Assurance Senior Associate

Staff Financial Group; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive office environment

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm in Southfield, MI is seeking an experienced Assurance Senior Associate to provide audit services for middle-market clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA eligibility, and 2+ years of public accounting experience. This role emphasizes professional growth, client relationship management, and teamwork in a supportive workplace culture. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for mentorship and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent coursework required for CPA exam eligibility.
• 2+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise audit engagement activities.
• Perform and review substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Proactively communicate with clients to gather information.
• Perform and review substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review internal control testing, offering recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners regarding audit findings.
• Grow through on-the-job coaching and firm-wide learning programs.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally using an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Support the growth and development of associates through coaching and mentoring.
• Engage in team activities that promote connection and work-life balance.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Analytical abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assurance Senior Associate - Southfield, MI

Who: A driven audit professional seeking to deepen industry expertise and become a trusted business advisor to clients.

What: Plan and supervise audit engagement activities, perform substantive testing, assess internal controls, and build strong client relationships.

When: Full-time role with year-round client interaction and continuous professional development.

Where: Southfield, MI

Why: To join a rapidly growing firm offering upward career growth, flexibility, and meaningful relationships with clients and teammates.

Office Environment: A supportive, people-focused culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and professional development.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Audit Senior Associate to deliver industry-focused audit and assurance services to middle-market clients while advancing your technical and advisory skills. You will play a key role in engagement execution, client relationships, and team development in a growing, flexible public accounting environment.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted member of engagement teams, providing assurance and consulting services.
• Proactively communicate with clients year-round to gather 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, offering recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners regarding business insights and audit findings.
• Grow through on-the-job coaching and firm-wide learning programs.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally using an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Support the growth and development of associates through coaching and mentoring.
• Engage in team activities that promote connection and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent coursework required for CPA exam eligibility.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion.
• 2+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Strong time management, communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.