Senior Associate, Audit

Frazier & Deeter; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm based in Atlanta is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join their audit and assurance team. The role involves managing client engagements, supervising audit staff, and driving business improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2-6 years of experience in public accounting. A CPA license is preferred. Strong analytical and client service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 150 semester hours of education required.
• 2-6 years of progressive external audit experience required.
• CPA license preferred or parts of the CPA exam passed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor audit associates.
• Identify and resolve client issues during audits.
• Develop recommendations for business improvements.

Skills

Client service skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Proficiency in US GAAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related field

Tools

Audit preparation software

Job description

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Huntsville, Nashville, Tampa, Pensacola, Las Vegas and Winter Haven there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grows every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Job Description:

Frazier & Deeter’s audit and assurance team is currently searching for an Audit Senior Associate to join our growing team. You will be involved with client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, budgeting, directing, and completing assigned tasks of the integrated and financial statement audit, and managing the engagement to budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and mentor assigned audit associates and interns on audit processes and assess the performance of the audit staff for engagement reviews.
• Work with members of the audit team to identify and resolve any client issues discovered during audit process.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives. Research and analyze accounting issues and transactions and any audit-related or tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases.
• Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Maintain good working relationships with client personnel to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
• Actively participate in audit planning meetings, closing meetings, and committee meetings as a key member of the audit team.
• Assist audit partners and senior management on client proposals and business development calls.
• Participate in on-going audit staff recruiting efforts as needed. Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or in a business-related field is required. 150 semester hours of education is also required.
• 2-6 years of progressive external audit experience in a public accounting firm or a professional services firm is required.
• CPA license or parts of the CPA exam passed is preferred. A desire to obtain the CPA license is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, recruit, train and mentor other audit staff while managing multiple client engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional client service skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software packages.

Frazier & Deeter is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.