Senior Associate, Audit

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental & vision

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Senior Associate in Audit to contribute to diverse client engagements across industries in Raleigh, NC. The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, strong technical skills, and clear communication with clients and team members.

The ideal candidate has CPA exam progress and at least 3 years of public accounting experience, with proficiency in accounting software and a collaborative mindset. This full-time position offers growth within a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible to sit for CPA exam; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years in public accounting with progressively complex engagements.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified auditing assignments under supervision.
• Assists in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepares and indexes working papers; applies GAAP procedures.
• Develops understanding of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Communicates with clients to obtain necessary information.

Skills

CPA exam eligible

Public accounting experience

Accounting software proficiency

Excellent communication

Organizational & analytical thinking

Team player

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Associate, Audit

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners.

Essential Functions

• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor and manager
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters
• Begins to develop a command of GAAP, other comprehensive bases of accounting, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations
• Obtains a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Effectively communicates with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam
  • Those possessing CPA certification will be given preference
• Minimum of 3 years in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks as well as having in charged engagements
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.