Audit Senior Associate - Affordable Housing

EisnerAmper; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join our Affordable Housing Assurance practice in Birmingham, AL, and other locations. The role involves leading engagement management, reviewing engagement letters and confirmations, and communicating directly with clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a minimum of 2 years of progressive audit experience, and preferably CPA or EA credentials. Previous work in Affordable Housing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of audit or assurance experience.
• Experience in Affordable Housing is a plus.
• CPA or EA credentialing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement management and communication with clients.
• Review engagement letters and confirmations.
• Prepare files and certifications for audits.

Skills

Engagement management

Compliance testing

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

We are seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join the Affordable Housing Assurance practice in Atlanta, GA; Johns Creek, GA; Birmingham, AL; and Columbus, OH offices.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in engagement management through internal communication and tracking engagement status
• Review engagement letters prepared by Associates
• Review confirmations (includes debt, syndicators, etc.)
• Communicate directly with clients regarding request lists and confirmations
• Review or perform compliance testing for more difficult audits (HUD, RD, NFP)
• Prepare files for audit (bring in T/Bs, GLs, bank statements, and other supporting documents)
• Prepare 10%, contractor and owner certifications, and DCRs
• Review financial statement changes and draft AJEs, RJEs, ATBs
• Review or prepare final financial statements and lockdown files
• Actively participate in firm initiatives
• Act as a role model and mentor to Associates and interns

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field
• 2+ years of progressive audit and/or assurance experience

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Affordable Housing
• Master's degree in Accounting or equivalent field
• CPA or EA credentialing

EEO Statement

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.