Assurance Senior Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Lifestyle spending account

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Seattle seeks an experienced Assurance Senior Associate to lead client engagements, supervise staff, and ensure quality audit work. You'll manage engagement phases, analyze trial balances, and prepare financial statements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2–4 years of audit experience, CPA licensure or progress, proficiency in MS Office, travel willingness, and familiarity with auditing standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings to establish engagement timelines and expectations.
• Perform audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Manage all engagement phases, including workpapers and reports.
• Analyze trial balances and prepare financial statements using audit software.
• Reconcile data and conduct fraud interviews as needed.
• Review staff work and draft high-risk audit sections.
• Provide financial analysis post-fieldwork to improve controls.
• Coordinate activities to meet client deadlines and objectives.
• Train and delegate tasks to staff based on availability.
• Conduct fieldwork at client locations as necessary.
• Network, build relationships, and attract new business to the Firm.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

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

Beyond base compensation, 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
• 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.