Audit Senior Associate

Confidential Employer; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Niceville, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Audit & Accounting Senior Associate with at least three years of public accounting experience and CPA eligibility. You will support audit and accounting engagements, ensure GAAP compliance, and maintain client confidentiality while delivering accurate financial analysis and clear documentation.

You will participate in planning client engagements, develop working papers, and communicate effectively with clients.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (CPA certification preferred).
• Minimum of three years of public accounting experience with increasing responsibility in audit and accounting tasks.
• Proven experience managing or taking charge of engagements.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified auditing and accounting assignments under the guidance of supervisors and managers.
• Participate in planning and scheduling of client engagements.
• Prepare and index working papers and perform procedures aligned with GAAP to verify financial accuracy.
• Develop proficiency in GAAP, other accounting frameworks, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations.
• Gain a thorough understanding of auditing standards and commonly used audit procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain required information with minimal disruption.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

CPA eligibility

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Who: A detail-oriented accounting professional with at least three years of public accounting experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

What: Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments while supporting client engagements and ensuring compliance with GAAP and auditing standards.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Niceville, FL

Why: To strengthen the audit team by delivering accurate financial analysis, clear documentation, and effective client communication.

Office Environment: Collaborative, team-focused environment requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Position Overview

The Audit & Accounting Senior Associate supports the execution of audit and accounting engagements, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to professional standards while maintaining confidentiality for all client matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diversified auditing and accounting assignments under the guidance of supervisors and managers.
• Participate in planning and scheduling of client engagements.
• Prepare and index working papers and perform procedures aligned with GAAP to verify financial accuracy.
• Develop proficiency in GAAP, other accounting frameworks, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations.
• Gain a thorough understanding of auditing standards and commonly used audit procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain required information with minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (CPA certification preferred).
• Minimum of three years of public accounting experience with increasing responsibility in audit and accounting tasks.
• Proven experience managing or taking charge of engagements.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.