Assurance Senior Associate

Eide Bailly; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate in Seattle, WA to lead audit engagements, coordinate engagement activities, and deliver high-quality financial statements. You will supervise staff, ensure deadlines are met, and engage with clients to improve controls.

Travel to client sites is required as needed. The role requires CPA progress, strong communication, and experience across audit procedures using standard software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years of audit experience.
• CPA license or working towards CPA.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and audit software.
• Willing to travel for client engagements.
• Affordable Housing or Real Estate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings to establish engagement timelines, objectives, and expectations.
• Perform audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Manage all engagement phases, including workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation.
• Analyze trial balances and prepare complex financial statements using audit software, Word, and Excel.
• Reconcile accounting data with control accounts and conduct fraud interviews as needed.
• Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis post-fieldwork to improve client controls and procedures.
• Network, build relationships, and attract new business to the Firm.
• Attend training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

Audit software

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA

Work Arrangement: In-office

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day in the life of an Assurance Senior Associate may include the following:

• Lead client meetings to establish engagement timelines, objectives, and expectations.
• Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Manage all engagement phases, including workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation.
• Analyze trial balances and prepare complex financial statements using audit software, Word, and Excel.
• Reconcile accounting data with control accounts and conduct fraud interviews as needed.
• Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis post-fieldwork to improve client controls and procedures.
• Collect and analyze client information to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Coordinates various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame.
• Train and delegate tasks to staff based on availability and experience.
• Conduct fieldwork at client locations as necessary.
• Network, build relationships, and attract new business to the Firm.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• You have 2-4 years of audit experience.
• You have a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or working towards obtaining CPA license.
• You have knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• You can work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and can effectively share ideas and collaborate with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and using various software packages.
• You are willing to travel as needed for client engagements.
• Affordable Housing or Real Estate experience preferred.

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

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation

$98,000 - $112,000. Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• comprehensive medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing
• life and disability insurance
• lifestyle spending account
• certification incentives
• education assistance
• a referral program

Eide Bailly Advisory LLC 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.