Assurance Senior Associate - Real Estate

EisnerAmper; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and advisory firm in New York seeks a Senior Associate for its Real Estate Assurance practice. The role involves preparing budgets, conducting audits, and mentoring staff. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 2 years of audit experience, ideally with real estate clients. The firm offers a supportive culture, flexibility in work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of audit and/or assurance experience.
• Experience with real estate clients.
• CPA or parts passed toward completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets for each engagement.
• Conduct audit tests to verify representation of financial statements.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff during engagements.

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Budget preparation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom — we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Real Estate Assurance practice, with flexibility to sit in multiple offices. The ideal candidate thrives in a growing environment and consistently provides clients with exceptional service.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper

• You will be part of one of the largest and fastest‑growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry.
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance.
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards.
  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions.
  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation.
  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and as a firm, find inspiration to do our best work.

Work You Will Be Responsible For

• Prepare budgets for each engagement.
• Run client engagements, including pre‑audit planning.
• Review client accounting, operating procedures, and systems of internal control.
• Conduct audit tests to verify fair representation of client financial statements.
• Document workpapers and develop accounting worksheets.
• Perform research on technical issues.
• Review staff‑prepared workpapers and programs.
• Identify issues and propose appropriate solutions.
• Keep manager/partner informed on job status.
• Communicate with clients to complete the audit in a timely and efficient manner.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff during engagement.
• Assess staff performance for engagement evaluations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent field is required.
• 2+ years of audit and/or assurance experience.
• Experience with real estate clients.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• CPA or parts passed toward completion.
• Master's degree in Accounting or an equivalent field.

Preferred Location: New York

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.