Audit Senior Associate - Financial Institutions

Staff Financial Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Atlanta is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to supervise audits for financial institutions. This full-time role requires at least two years of public accounting experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam. The associate will prepare financial statements, ensure compliance with GAAP, and mentor junior auditors in a collaborative environment. A strong emphasis on communication and analytical skills will be vital for success in this position. Competitive salary based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audits for financial institutions.
• Participate in planning client engagements.
• Prepare and index working papers for financial accuracy.
• Develop proficiency in GAAP, OCBOA, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation.
• Build expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters unique to financial institutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain necessary information with minimal disruption.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff auditors.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Organizational and analytical skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam

Two years of public accounting experience

Tools

Accounting Software Proficiency

Job description

Audit Senior Associate - Financial Institutions – Atlanta, GA

Who: An experienced public accounting professional with at least two years of audit experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

What: Supervises financial institution audits and prepares financial statements while developing expertise in specialized accounting and auditing requirements.

When: Full-time role available immediately.

Where: Within a confidential professional services firm serving financial institution clients.

Why: To support high-quality audit execution, strengthen technical capabilities, and contribute to efficient client service delivery.

Office Environment: A collaborative, team-oriented setting that values accuracy, communication, and professional development.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Senior Auditor supports and supervises audit engagements for financial institutions, performs detailed GAAP-based procedures, develops specialized industry expertise, and mentors staff while ensuring client confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise financial statement audits, internal audits, and financial statement preparation engagements for financial institutions under the direction of the engagement manager.
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepare and index working papers and perform GAAP procedures to validate financial accuracy.
• Develop proficiency in GAAP, OCBOA, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation.
• Build expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters unique to financial institutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain necessary information with minimal disruption.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff auditors.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of two years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility and experience leading engagements.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork abilities.

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