Assurance Senior Associate

Eide Bailly; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIs

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Lifestyle spending account

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly in Bismarck, ND seeks an experienced assurance professional to lead client engagements, perform audits, and prepare financial statements.

You will mentor staff, collaborate across teams, and help clients strengthen internal controls while pursuing CPA licensure. Responsibilities include planning engagements, managing timelines, reviewing workpapers, analyzing balances, and communicating findings. A 2–4 year background and CPA progress are preferred; hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years of assurance experience required.
• CPA license or working toward CPA license preferred.
• Well‑rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office suites.

Responsibilities

• Initiates client engagements, sets timelines and objectives.
• Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures.
• Plans and conducts all phases of engagements including workpapers and reports.
• Analyzes and prepares trial balances and audit reports.
• Reconciles accounting information to control accounts.
• Conducts fraud interviews as needed.
• Reviews staff work and drafts financial statements.
• Provides financial analysis to improve client controls.
• Trains staff and delegates tasks.
• Field work at client locations as necessary.
• Networks to attract new clients and business.
• Attends training and professional development events.

Skills

Auditing standards

Accounting principles

MS Office

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Bismarck, ND

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or In-office

Typical Day in the Life

• Initiates client engagement meetings and determines timelines, objectives and expectations of an engagement.
• Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Plans and performs all phases of an engagement including workpaper preparation, financial statement preparation, and report preparation.
• Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
• Reconciles accounting information to control accounts.
• Conducts fraud interviews on an as-needed basis with CEO, accountants and other employees.
• Reviews staff work, prepares high risk audit sections and drafts financials statements.
• Provides financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Requests and collects appropriate information to diagnose and solve client problems.
• Coordinates various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame.
• Trains staff on the various aspects of an audit and delegates work based on availability and experience.
• Understands and applies work procedures and effectively tailors plans as necessary.
• Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
• Networks, builds relationships, and attracts new clients or business to the Firm.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (required).
• You have 2-4 years of assurance experience (required).
• You have a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or working towards obtaining CPA license (preferred).
• You have well-rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• You can work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• You are proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and using various software packages.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.