Lead Audit Senior Associate — GAAP & Public Accounting

Confidential Employer; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Melbourne, FL seeks a Supervising Audit Senior Associate with 5+ years in public accounting and CPA eligibility. You will perform diversified audit engagements, prepare workpapers, and ensure high-quality client service while expanding technical expertise.

The role emphasizes GAAP/OCBOA proficiency, strong communication, and collaboration within a confidential professional services firm serving government and not-for-profit clients.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility and engagement leadership.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Experience in government and not-for-profit industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisors and managers.
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepare and index working papers and perform GAAP-based procedures to verify financial accuracy.
• Develop a command of GAAP, OCBOA, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation requirements.
• Build a strong understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and commonly used audit procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather required information with minimal disruption.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Confidential Employer in Melbourne, FL seeks a Supervising Audit Senior Associate with 5+ years in public accounting and CPA eligibility. You will perform diversified audit engagements, prepare workpapers, and ensure high-quality client service while expanding technical expertise.

The role emphasizes GAAP/OCBOA proficiency, strong communication, and collaboration within a confidential professional services firm serving government and not-for-profit clients.