Audit Senior Associate - Financial Institutions

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta seeks an experienced Senior Auditor to supervise audit engagements for financial institutions, perform GAAP-based procedures, and mentor staff. You will develop specialized industry expertise and ensure client confidentiality while delivering high-quality audit work.

The role requires at least two years of public accounting experience, CPA eligibility (CPA preferred), and strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• CPA eligibility required or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of two years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork abilities.

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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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.