Audit Senior Associate

Whitley Penn; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free. EIP

Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance

17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended

20 days PTO

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Discretionary Bonus Program

Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course &Re

Health & Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Whitley Penn, a leading audit, tax, and advisory firm, seeks an Audit Senior Associate to join in-office teams in Dallas/Plano. You will lead audits from planning to delivery, build client relationships, and supervise staff while ensuring GAAP/GAAS compliance.

This role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and ongoing professional development. Requirements include 2+ years external audit experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and CPA certification or eligibility with a path to certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting external audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA certification or CPA eligibility with certification in progress.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Build relationships with clients by understanding client operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Manage client deadline expectations, monitor budget, and communicate engagement status to Managers.
• Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns, including delegation and review of work papers.
• Develop an understanding of GAAS and apply it to engagements.
• Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit planning

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for an Audit Senior Associate to join our team! Public accounting external audit experience and CPA certification / CPA eligibility with certification in progress are required for this position.

Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services. We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together. We’re looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.

Position Details

• Title: Senior Associate
• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Department: Audit
• Location: Dallas or Plano
• Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office/on client site; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed

What You Will Do

• Lead audit engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Build relationships with clients by developing an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives; learn to apply this knowledge to enhance engagements, identify issues, and make recommendations for improvements
• Manage client deadline expectations, monitor actual performance against budget, and continually communicate engagement status to Managers
• Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of staff prepared work papers, and evaluating performance on engagements
• Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and how they apply to engagements
• Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities

What You Need To Get Here

• 2+ years of public accounting external audit experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferred
• CPA certification or CPA eligibility with certification in progress
• Strong technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude and a team player who takes initiative and has an eagerness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge

Why Whitley Penn

Benefits

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
• 20 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.