Audit Senior Associate

Brown Edwards; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K Profit Sharing Plan

Educational support and CPE programs

Flexible working options

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Virginia Beach is seeking a skilled Audit Senior Associate responsible for overseeing client engagements, preparing workpapers, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and at least 4 years of public accounting experience. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train Associates.
• Willing to stay up to date through continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Direct engagements, which include timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and review workpapers.
• Assure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Motivation

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting preferred

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ProSystems

Job description

Audit Senior Associate at Brown Edwards

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of approximately 450 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Our success is directly attributable to an unyielding commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Core Values: Integrity : Community : Respect : Excellence : Transformative

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our team! Senior Associates are responsible to all levels above the Senior Associate level. Senior Associates simultaneously conduct multiple engagements, maintaining secondary contact with clients. This level is the first-line direct supervisor of In-Charge Associates and Associates. A Senior Associate displays technical and communication skills, and judgement essential for developing staff and dealing with clients. CPE will be more focused on specific technical areas, and management training begins.

What your day looks like

• Directs engagements, which includes the timeline, budget, schedule, and Associates required.
• Reviews and prepares workpapers.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Assists with research and planning according to the current laws and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• May begin to specialize in one specific area of the Firm’s practice.
• Supervises In-Charge Associates and Associates.
• May be responsible for several jobs at one time.
• Participates in proposals and other practice development/marketing activities.

What you need for this role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office Suite.
• ProSystems, Engagement or other related software experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated.
• Willing to stay up to date through continuing education and continuous reading of professional journals.
• Ability to supervise and train Associates.
• Ability to interact well with clients.Involved in community/business associations.

What you can expect from us

• Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm-paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident coverages.
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan with Pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer match.
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations.
• Annual and engagement-based performance assessments.
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication.
• Flexible working options with generous PTO.
• “Dress for Your Day” policy.
• Whether you aspire to pass the CPA exam or pursue an additional designation, we offer educational support and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to help you achieve your goals!
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged! Brown Edwards is proud to be deeply involved in many charitable organizations that give back to our communities. We even offer reimbursements for some membership dues.
• Collaborative work groups or “niches” provide opportunity to work closely with Partners and Directors, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career.

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting