Audit Senior

Regal Executive Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to supervise audit engagements and ensure the accuracy of financial statements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in audit, strong analytical skills, and demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm. With responsibilities including leading audit teams, evaluating financial data, and ensuring compliance with standards, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to develop within the firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting in audit or assurance.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience supervising audit staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and perform audits, reviews, compilations, and consulting client engagements.
• Lead a team of up to five staff members under supervision.
• Analyze financial statements and document controls and weaknesses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Senior Audit Associate

TEAM UP WITH US!

As a Senior Accountant within our Audit practice, you will supervise and plan field audit engagements, supervise staff, recognize, research, and perform moderately complex accounting areas of the client’s balance sheet and income statements. You will help to ensure the completion of our clients’ annual reports and interact accordingly with clients to identify and resolve field audit issues.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Supervise, plan, and perform audits, reviews, compilations, and various consulting client engagements.
• Lead a team of up to five staff members under supervision of a Manager and/or Partner.
• Demonstrate understanding of workpaper preparation.
• Evaluate financial data and relationships with strong analytical skills.
• Develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with team and clients.
• Analyze financial statements and draw logical conclusions.
• Exercise professional skepticism during audits.
• Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
• Evaluate financial statement areas and recommend improvements.
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers.
• Update managers and partners on job status and issues promptly.
• Understand client businesses related to assurance areas.
• Apply knowledge of AICPA rules, regulations, and ethics, as well as FASB pronouncements.
• Ensure compliance with the firm’s quality control policies.
• Review staff workpapers and provide feedback.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting in audit or assurance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience supervising audit staff.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills.
• Ability to research and analyze technical issues independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and communicate findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Enthusiasm and a desire to succeed.
• Discretion and professionalism in dealing with clients and firm matters.

HOW TO APPLY

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