Audit Senior Associate - Government

Weaver; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduled time off

Continuing professional education

Job summary

Weaver is seeking an Audit Senior Associate for their Public Sector Audit team in Austin, Texas. This role involves delivering high-quality audit services to public sector clients, including state and local governments and nonprofit organizations. Key responsibilities include leading engagement sections, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2-4 years of public accounting experience, and a strong understanding of auditing concepts. Weaver offers comprehensive health benefits, flexible time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GASB, Yellow Book, and Uniform Guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement sections and supervise staff.
• Perform complex audit procedures compliant with regulations.
• Deliver high-quality audit services to public sector clients.

Skills

Understanding of U.S. GAAS

Understanding of GAAP

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred)

Job description

The Weaver Experience

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long‑term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Position Profile

Weaver’s Public Sector Audit team is looking to add an Audit Senior Associate – Public Sector to join their growing team. The Audit Senior Associate plays a key role in delivering high‑quality audit services to public sector clients, including state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions. This individual will be responsible for leading engagement sections, supervising staff, performing complex audit procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards, governmental regulations, and reporting frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in public accounting
• CPA candidate
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAS, GAAP, Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and internal control concepts.
• Experience with state and local governments and/or performing Single Audits
• Strong knowledge of GASB, Yellow Book, and Uniform Guidance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA

Benefits

At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We invest in health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We also provide flexible scheduled time off (STO), a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. In‑house continuing professional education (CPE) and learning opportunities are available through our internal Learning & Development department, covering technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole‑life growth. We strive to balance high development with high performance to meet our firm’s long‑term goals.

People

At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support.

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.