Audit Senior Associate

Staff Financial Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm located in Melbourne, FL, seeks an experienced Audit Senior Associate to manage and lead audit engagements. The ideal candidate will possess CPA certification and at least seven years of public accounting experience. Responsibilities include coordinating audit schedules, providing staff feedback, reviewing financial statements, and nurturing client relationships. This full-time role offers competitive salary commensurate with experience in a team-driven office environment.

Qualifications

• A CPA certification is required to ensure professional standards.
• Minimum of seven years of public accounting experience is mandated.
• Strong communication skills for effective team interaction and client engagement.
• Strong decision-making abilities and initiative.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule audit engagements for timely completion.
• Provide feedback to support staff professional growth.
• Review financial statements for compliance with reporting standards.
• Research accounting issues with actionable solutions.
• Develop expertise within assigned industries.
• Plan, manage, and oversee engagement completion.
• Develop expertise within assigned industry niches.
• Support the monitoring of engagement quality and personnel performance.
• Maintain CPA certification and required Continuing Professional Education credits.
• Assist Partners with special projects as assigned.
• Cultivate new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
• Identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Decision-making abilities

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

CPA certification

Seven years of public accounting experience

Job description

Audit Senior Associate - Melbourne, FL

Who: An experienced CPA with at least seven years of public accounting experience and strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

What

Manages and reviews audit engagements, oversees staff development, ensures compliance with reporting and quality standards, and identifies opportunities to enhance client services.

When

Full-time position available immediately.

Where

Within a confidential professional services firm supporting a diverse client base.

Why

To lead high-quality audit engagements, strengthen team performance, and contribute to the firm’s growth through expertise and client relationship development.

Office Environment

A professional, team-driven setting that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Audit Manager is responsible for leading and reviewing audit engagements, ensuring compliance with standards, supporting staff development, managing workflow, and strengthening client relationships while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and schedule engagements to ensure timely completion.
• Provide timely feedback to staff to support professional growth and learning.
• Review full financial statements and related disclosures for compliance with reporting requirements.
• Review workpapers to ensure adherence to quality control standards.
• Research accounting issues and propose actionable solutions.
• Plan, manage, and oversee engagement completion.
• Develop expertise within assigned industry niches.
• Support the monitoring of engagement quality and personnel performance.
• Maintain CPA certification and required Continuing Professional Education credits.
• Assist Partners with special projects as assigned.
• Cultivate new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
• Identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of seven years of public accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and initiative.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.