Audit Associate/Audit Senior

Wertz & Associates; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation + bonus

Family-friendly environment

Long-term stability and growth

Invest in its people

Great Benefits + 401K Match

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Missouri seeks an Audit Associate/Senior to lead and assist audit engagements for closely held businesses and nonprofit clients. You will perform risk assessment, testing, and financial prep while collaborating with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality service.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years in public accounting, CPA eligibility or CPA certification, and strong communication and teamwork skills to grow toward Partnership at a respected, long-standing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
• 0–5 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles.
• CPA eligible (Associate) or CPA required (Senior).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Desire to build a long-term career in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and lead audit and assurance engagements.
• Perform risk assessment, testing, and financial statement prep.
• Work with closely held businesses, nonprofits, and various industries.
• Collaborate directly with Managers and Partners.
• Build client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Gain exposure to diverse and complex engagements.

Skills

Public accounting

Communication

Teamwork

CPA eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

OPEN POSITION

Audit Associate / Audit Senior (St. Louis, MO)

Salary: $60,000–$90,000 (based on experience) + Bonus

Office Location: Creve Coeur, MO

Type: Full-Time

Actively interviewing – strong candidates move quickly

About the Opportunity

We're partnered with a highly respected, long-standing CPA firm in the St. Louis area that is actively growing its Assurance practice.

• A family-friendly, low-turnover culture
• Direct access to Partners and leadership
• A clear path for long-term growth—including Partnership

With ~35 employees and consistent growth, this is an environment where:

• You're not just a number
• You get real responsibility early
• Your long-term career is a priority

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with and lead audit and assurance engagements
• Perform risk assessment, testing, and financial statement prep
• Work with closely held businesses, nonprofits, and various industries
• Collaborate directly with Managers and Partners
• Build client relationships and deliver high-quality service
• Gain exposure to diverse and complex engagements

Experience Level

Audit Associate (0–2 years):

• Entry-level or early career
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing

Audit Senior (3–5 years):

• Public accounting experience required
• CPA required (or very close)
• Experience leading or owning portions of audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• 0–5 years of public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles
• CPA eligible (Associate) or CPA required (Senior)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Desire to build a long-term career in public accounting

Why This Role

• Work directly with Partners—learn faster than larger firms
• Clear path to Manager and eventually Partner
• Smaller firm = more responsibility earlier
• Strong mentorship and team culture
• Exposure to a wide range of industries
• Stable firm with nearly 100 years in business

Additional Perks

• Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities
• Supportive, family-friendly environment
• Long-term stability and growth
• A firm that invests in its people
• Great Benefits + 410K Match

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a firm where you can grow, be mentored, and build a long-term career—not just complete tasks—this is a great opportunity to level up.