Audit Senior Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid schedules

Casual dress

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Paid holidays

401k with match

Career development

Childcare

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Atlanta is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to perform audit procedures, evaluate internal controls, and contribute to high-quality assurance engagements for diverse client industries. You will supervise interns as you gain experience, support report sections, and collaborate in a flexible hybrid environment with local travel in the Atlanta metro area.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 1-3 years of public accounting audit experience, strong GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of public accounting audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and audit procedures.
• Ability to travel within the Atlanta metro area.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures supporting the auditor's report on client financial statements.
• Assess internal control systems and evaluate the reasonableness of recorded financial information.
• Prepare assigned sections of audit reports, management letters, and related communications.
• Apply accounting theory, audit standards, and firm procedures to client situations.
• Develop understanding of client systems, processes, and business operations to inform audit work.
• Ensure all work meets technical standards established by current AICPA and FASB guidance.
• Complete assignments on time and in a format ready for review.
• Handle more complex audit areas and review the work of interns and entry-level staff.
• Begin supervising small engagements as an 'in-charge' as experience grows.

Skills

Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Paperless environment

ProSystems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ProSystems

Job description

Audit Senior Associate

• Atlanta, GA

Who:

A detail-oriented accounting professional with 1-3 years of public accounting audit experience.

What:

Perform audit procedures, evaluate internal controls, prepare report sections, and support audit engagements for a confidential firm.

When:

The position is open now for candidates ready to join a growing audit team.

Where:

Based in a professional hybrid work environment with local travel in the Atlanta metro area.

Why:

The firm is expanding its audit team and seeks someone who can deliver high-quality audit work and grow into supervising engagements.

Office Environment:

A flexible, collaborative setting offering hybrid schedules, casual dress, and strong career-development support.

Salary:

Competitive compensation with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Job Description (Sanitized)

We are seeking an Audit Associate to support audit engagements and contribute to high-quality assurance services. This role performs audit procedures, evaluates internal control systems, and assists in preparing sections of reports and communications. You will apply accounting and auditing principles to client situations while gaining insight into diverse client industries and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform audit procedures supporting the auditor's report on client financial statements.
• Assess internal control systems and evaluate the reasonableness of recorded financial information.
• Prepare assigned sections of audit reports, management letters, and related communications.
• Apply accounting theory, audit standards, and firm procedures to real client situations.
• Develop understanding of client systems, processes, and business operations to inform audit work.
• Ensure all work meets technical standards established by current AICPA and FASB guidance.
• Complete assignments on time and in a format ready for review.
• Handle more complex audit areas and review the work of interns and entry-level staff.
• Begin supervising small engagements as an "in-charge" as experience grows.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 1-3 years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Exposure to a variety of industries is a plus (e.g., manufacturing, distribution, technology, staffing, professional services, nonprofit).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and audit procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a paperless environment; ProSystems preferred.
• Ability to travel within the Atlanta metro area, with occasional limited out-of-state travel.

Summary of Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with performance bonuses and healthcare benefits.
• Flexible hybrid schedules, compressed workweeks, and reduced hours during non-busy season.
• Casual dress environment.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Generous PTO and firm-paid holidays.
• Firm-provided childcare, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with match and profit-sharing contributions.
• Career development programs, mentorship, and potential path to Partner.