Assurance Senior Associate - Financial Services

Yount, Hyde & Barbour; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

CPA exam support

Job summary

YHB is seeking Assurance Senior Associates to support engagements and mentor junior staff while maintaining high-quality audit workpapers. You will apply audit principles, meet deadlines, and collaborate with Supervisors and Managers in a dynamic team environment.

In a hybrid work setting, you will grow your technical skills, deepen industry knowledge, and actively manage time and client expectations. You will contribute to ongoing process improvements and uphold strict confidentiality across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA coursework preferred.
• Prior work experience in Public Accounting preferred.
• Ability to travel to YHB offices, client locations, and/or training.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in engagements and mentor junior staff.
• Produce clean, well-organized workpapers.
• Follow firm guidance on security and client confidentiality.
• Develop knowledge and share with peers.
• Support Supervisors and Managers during engagements.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Technical resources

Problem solving

Professional skepticism

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA coursework

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 10, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location
• Corporate Headquarters, Winchester, VA 22603, USA
• +3 more locations
• Hybrid
• Salary Range: $63,750 USD to $106,250 USD
• Audit
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSUR001214

Description

You chart the course; we help you lift off. At YHB, we aren't limited by small-firm constraints or stuck in the big-firm mentality. Our culture is based on relationships between our teams and our clients. We aim to hire great people who want to take ownership of their careers while we help to provide the tools for success. Assurance Senior Associates are responsible for assisting in the completion of all engagements that they have been assigned while supporting Supervisors and Managers as a first-level mentor and resource to less experienced Associates. They should complete all assigned tasks in a timely, efficient manner and actively search for additional responsibilities when time permits to become fluent with the Assurance process and methodology.

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Expertise & Quality

• Possess an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, and understanding related to Audit & Assurance work and general accounting principles.
• Maintain proven ability to follow YHB guidance regarding secure use of hardware, software, and client information.
• Demonstrate effective knowledge and use of available technical resources and software applications to ensure efficient and effective workpaper organization techniques.
• Demonstrate a commonsense approach to problem solving, clearly identifying issues and/or problems as they arise and bringing them to the attention of the Assurance Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the engagement objective to perform necessary procedures and develop the ability to share acquired knowledge with peers.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce workpapers that are neat, organized, and cross-referenced in accordance with YHB procedures and standards, including supporting documentation on procedures used and conclusions reached; and the ability to recognize quality control issues and opportunities for improvement in the work of less experienced Associates.
• Develop the ability to think critically and to apply professional skepticism to the audit to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete larger, more complex sections in engagements, and show initiative in requesting stretch assignments.
• Assist Supervisors and Managers throughout the engagement by completing any necessary initial review notes or corrections to ensure workpapers are complete and ready for final review by the Manager.
• Understands the risk assessment process and applies this knowledge when completing related forms, as well as the impact of risk elements on the work performed.
• Increase technical knowledge and expertise within a specific industry or specialization area.

Professionalism & Service Excellence

• Serve as a positive representative of YHB by demonstrating the ability to communicate with others effectively and respectfully in both written and spoken correspondence and to act in a professional manner.
• Ensure complete confidentiality of all client and firm information.
• Maintain open and frequent communication with in-charge staff regarding the status of open tasks, assistance needed, and/or anticipated roadblocks or challenges.
• Take initiative to assist Supervisors and Managers in appropriate client outreach to obtain necessary documentation and ensure the success of the engagement.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of client’s needs and expectations by drawing on prior experience, as well as through peer inquiry, observation, and independent research.
• Understand the importance of meeting client expectations, deadlines, as well as the importance of flexibility to assist the team to meet these expectations and deadlines.
• Develop client relations skills including, but not limited to, comfortability in client outreach, fostering a positive client relationship, and having direct communication to complete the engagement efficiently and effectively.
• Develop the ability to generate creative and innovative solutions and to confidently express these ideas.

Productivity & Business Development

• Follow YHB’s time reporting requirements including timely entry of weekly time for payroll and billing purposes.
• Take responsibility and ownership of work to meet annual billable hour expectations.
• Ability to manage available time to ensure assigned work is completed within budgeted timeframes while also dedicating time to coaching and developing less experienced Associates.
• Maintain a general working knowledge of YHB’s service capabilities and develop the ability to articulate this information to clients or prospective clients.
• Develop an understanding of the importance of business development and that all team members can participate in the process.
• Establish a network of client and business contacts and seek ways to increase YHB visibility among peers or by becoming involved in a professional or community organization.

Continuous Learning & Professional Development

• Actively participate in professional development activities during period of non-billable time such as continuing education, training others, firm recruiting initiatives, firm committees, and/or firm marketing and business development.
• Complete assigned training courses or learning tracks within the appropriate timeframe.
• Actively seek chargeable work from Supervisors and Managers when not assigned to an engagement.
• Demonstrate an increasing ability to set challenging goals and to work through challenging assignments, seeking guidance and mentorship from in-charge staff as needed.
• Develop an understanding the role of Supervisor and working to expand roles and responsibilities to grow to that level.

Leading & Developing Others

• Actively participates in the development of less experienced team members and the overall growth of the firm through peer coaching, campus recruiting activities, internship/externship support, etc.
• Recognizes opportunities to delegate engagement tasks to less-experienced Associates, when appropriate.
• Actively seeks feedback and input from peers and leadership as a resource for personal development and information sharing.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationships with firm leadership, clients, and other team members.
• Possesses an understanding of the importance of cooperation and teamwork in working toward the collective success of the team and the firm.

Education, Experience, & Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Accounting course work and credit hour requirements (150) to achieve the CPA certification preferred.
• Prior work experience in Public Accounting preferred
• Commitment and dedication to integrity, teamwork, innovation, and service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to YHB offices, client locations, and/or training.

Benefits & Perks

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. That is why YHB is investing in our people and fostering a supportive, rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

Competitive Compensation & Rewards:

• Market-competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement savings plan with a 401(k) & profit‑sharing plan.

Comprehensive Health & Wellness:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Paid parental leave and family support.

Professional Development:

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• CPA exam support, certification reimbursements, and mentorship programs.
• Internal promotions and career pathing opportunities.

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid/remote options available).

Engaging Work Culture:

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Employee resource groups and diversity initiatives.
• Social events, team‑building activities, and volunteer opportunities.

YHB is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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