Audit Associate, Nonprofit

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an audit professional to perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures with a focus on nonprofit clients in the New England region. You will audit complex areas, prepare financial statements, and help ensure timely engagement wrap-up through clear communication with clients and team members.

You will supervise, train, and mentor staff, delegate work, and keep leadership informed of engagement status, while building strong client relationships and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required; completed internship(s) may qualify.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites, including infrequent overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting nonprofit clients.
• Audit complex areas or transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Schedule, delegate, and review staff work.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff.
• Keep the Manager or Principal informed of engagement status and issues.
• Interact and communicate proactively with clients to gather information and ensure timely engagement wrap-up.
• Service nonprofit clients in New England and build client relationships.

Skills

Audit

Financial Reporting

Nonprofit Accounting

Accounting

Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

• Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues
• Audit complex areas or transactions
• Prepare financial statements and related reports
• Schedule, delegate, and review staff work
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff
• Keep the Manager or Principal informed of engagement status and issues
• Interact and communicate proactively with clients to gather information and ensure timely engagement wrap-up
• Service nonprofit clients in New England and build client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required; completed internship(s) may qualify as related experience
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred
• Ability to travel to client sites, including infrequent overnight travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in audit and accounting procedures, with a focus on nonprofit clients. Proficient in preparing financial statements, supervising staff, and maintaining proactive client communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Audit Procedures
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Staff Supervision
• Client Relationship Management
• CPA Certification

Hard Skills

• Accounting
• Finance
• Audit
• Financial Reporting
• Nonprofit Accounting

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Mentoring
• Delegation
• Proactive Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Certification
• Eligibility to Sit for CPA Exam

Industry Keywords

• Professional Services
• Nonprofit Sector
• Engagement Wrap-Up