Assurance Senior

NorthPoint Search Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks an Assurance Senior Associate in Minneapolis to lead audit engagements, develop industry expertise, and provide trusted advisory support to clients. This role emphasizes client interaction, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

The position offers advancement within a fast-growing public accounting environment, collaborative culture, and a focus on work-life balance and meaningful client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent coursework; CPA exam eligibility required for CPA track.
• CPA designation preferred or actively pursuing CPA completion.
• Two or more years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted member of the engagement team delivering assurance and consulting services.
• Plan and supervise audit engagement activities and perform substantive testing.
• Review internal controls and provide actionable recommendations.
• Communicate with clients throughout the year to obtain information and address questions.
• Develop industry expertise and build long-term client relationships.
• Participate in firm-wide development programs and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on business insights.
• Support team development and promote work-life balance.
• Engage in team-building activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assurance Senior - Minneapolis, MN

Who

A motivated assurance professional seeking to deepen technical expertise while becoming a trusted business advisor to clients.

What

Perform and supervise assurance engagements, conduct substantive testing, assess internal controls, and build strong client relationships.

When

Full-time role with year-round client interaction and ongoing professional development.

Where

Minneapolis, MN

Why

To join a rapidly growing firm offering career advancement, flexibility, and meaningful relationships with clients and teammates.

Office Environment

A people-focused, development-driven culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Salary

• Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Assurance Senior Associate who will play a key role in audit engagements while developing industry expertise and providing trusted advisory support to clients. This position offers significant opportunities for advancement, professional development, and building long-term client relationships in a fast-growing public accounting environment.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted member of the engagement team delivering assurance and consulting services.
• Proactively communicate with clients throughout the year to obtain information and address questions.
• Plan and supervise the execution of audit engagement activities.
• Perform and review substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review internal control testing and provide actionable recommendations.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners regarding business insights and recommendations.
• Learn through coaching, mentoring, and structured firm-wide development programs.
• Build strong internal and external relationships using your entrepreneurial mindset.
• Support team development in alignment with the firm’s coaching philosophy.
• Participate in team-building activities that promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent coursework required for CPA exam eligibility.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA completion.
• Two or more years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.