Senior Accountant - Audit & Assurance Leader

Alegria Advisors; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA options

FSA options

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Alegria & Company, P.S. in Yakima/Prosser seeks a Senior Accountant to lead audit and assurance engagements and mentor staff, with ownership of engagements and growth toward manager-level responsibilities.

The role focuses on high-quality financial reporting, client communication, and team development while managing multiple engagements in a modern CPA firm setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required or equivalent.
• CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is required.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience, including audit and attestation services, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform audit, review, and other assurance engagements for privately held businesses and organizations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for client personnel, proactively gathering information and communicating engagement status.
• Plan and execute audit procedures, including risk assessment, testing, documentation, and evaluation of audit results.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, footnotes, management letters, and client correspondence.
• Apply professional standards and firm methodologies to support high-quality engagement execution and documentation.
• Identify accounting, auditing, internal control, and financial reporting matters and communicate them to managers and partners.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, including reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining strong ownership and accountability.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Audit and attestation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

CCH Engagement

Axcess Practice

WorkStream

Knowledge Coach

Fixed Assets CS

Job description

Alegria & Company, P.S. | Yakima or Prosser, WA

Alegria & Company, P.S. | Yakima or Prosser, Washington

Job Type
Full-time Pay Range
$70,000 – $100,000 Schedule
Monday – Friday Location
Yakima or Prosser

Are you ready to join an innovative CPA firm serving a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries and locations? Alegria & Company, P.S. is a growth-focused public accounting firm based in Yakima, Washington, with an additional office in Prosser. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality client service through modern technology, strong communication, and a collaborative team environment.

Due to continued client and firm growth, we are expanding our team and looking for talented professionals who want to build their careers with us. We are seeking a Senior Accountant in our Audit & Assurance practice who is ready to take ownership of engagements, work directly with clients, mentor developing staff, and continue growing toward manager-level responsibilities.

Why Join Alegria?

At Alegria, you will find the professional opportunities of a larger public accounting firm with the accessibility, flexibility, and personal relationships of a local firm. You will work closely with partners, build meaningful client relationships, and gain exposure to a wide range of industries and engagements.

• Direct access to partners and firm leadership
• Opportunities to develop supervisory, client-service, and engagement-management skills
• Diverse client work across multiple industries and service lines
• Meaningful client relationships and advisory opportunities beyond traditional compliance work
• Mentorship, professional development, and support for continued growth
• Modern technology and efficient workflow processes
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with open communication
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

About the Role

This role is ideal for a public accounting professional with approximately 2 to 6 years of experience who is ready to perform and lead audit and assurance engagements with increasing independence. The Senior Accountant will support high-quality financial reporting, audit execution, client communication, and team development while managing multiple engagements and deadlines.

As a Senior Accountant, You Can Expect To:

• Lead and perform audit, review, and other assurance engagements for privately held businesses and organizations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for client personnel, proactively gathering information and communicating engagement status.
• Plan and execute audit procedures, including risk assessment, testing, documentation, and evaluation of audit results.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, footnotes, management letters, and client correspondence.
• Apply professional standards and firm methodologies to support high-quality engagement execution and documentation.
• Identify accounting, auditing, internal control, and financial reporting matters and communicate them to managers and partners.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, including reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining strong ownership and accountability.

You Will Be Successful Here If You:

• Take pride in producing accurate, client-ready work.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, team members, managers, and partners.
• Enjoy problem solving, learning, and improving processes.
• Are organized, deadline-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Are interested in developing leadership skills and helping others grow.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and professional standards.
• Analytical, critical-thinking, and financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with public accounting workflow and research tools is helpful, including CCH Engagement, Axcess Practice, WorkStream, Knowledge Coach, and Fixed Assets CS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam required.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience, including audit and attestation services, preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Alegria offers competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including:

• Annual salary range of $70,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you are looking for a role where you can build strong client relationships, continue developing technically, and take the next step in your public accounting career, we would be excited to connect with you.

Senior Accountant (Tax) Yakima or Prosser, WA

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