Audit Associate

Mission Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting firm in the United States is seeking an Assurance / Audit Lead to join a growing audit practice on the West Coast. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of public accounting experience and strong audit skills, ready to manage engagements and mentor junior staff. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of $40.00/hr to $60.00/hr, depending on skills and experience. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting (audit/assurance required).
• Experience leading or acting as senior on audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance and audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior audit staff.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodologies.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Job description

This range is provided by Mission Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Mission Staffing

Our client is seeking an Assurance / Audit Lead to join their growing audit practice on the West Coast. This role is ideal for a public accounting professional with strong audit experience who is ready to take ownership of engagements, manage day-to-day execution, and serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead assurance and audit engagements from planning through completion
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior audit staff
• Perform and review risk assessments, testing, and audit documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and firm methodologies
• Communicate findings, issues, and recommendations to clients and engagement leadership
• Assist with engagement scheduling, budgeting, and workflow management

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting (audit/assurance required)
• Experience leading or acting as senior on audit engagements
• CPA is a plus but not required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and audit standards
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing