Senior Associate Auditor

Meadows Staffing Group Inc; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility after initial 

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Account (DCA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Graduate School Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Summer Half-Day Fridays

Professional Development & Continuing 

Education

Job summary

Meadows Staffing Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Western Massachusetts on a hybrid schedule. You will perform audits for privately held and nonprofit entities, assist in tax work, and contribute to financial statement preparation while working with experienced mentors.

This role emphasizes GAAP application, client service, and professional development within a collaborative public accounting firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA eligible (150 credit hours completed or actively pursuing).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit and assurance engagements for privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations.
• Execute audit testing, prepare workpapers, and document audit findings.
• Apply GAAP principles and auditing standards throughout engagements.
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to senior team members, managers, and partners.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with clients to gather information and resolve audit-related questions.
• Deliver high-quality work while meeting engagement deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, and other tax returns during tax season.
• Continue developing technical accounting and auditing knowledge through ongoing training and mentorship.
• Collaborate with team members while contributing to a positive, professional work environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligible (150 credit hours or pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Western Massachusetts (Hybrid)

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a well-established regional public accounting firm that values collaboration, professional development, and long-term career growth. As a Senior Audit Associate, you'll work with a diverse client base, including privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations, while gaining valuable experience across a variety of industries.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand technical expertise, work alongside experienced mentors, and build a rewarding career in public accounting.

Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

• Perform audit and assurance engagements for privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations.
• Execute audit testing, prepare workpapers, and document audit findings.
• Apply GAAP principles and auditing standards throughout engagements.
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to senior team members, managers, and partners.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting documentation.

Client Service

• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with clients to gather information and resolve audit-related questions.
• Deliver high-quality work while meeting engagement deadlines.

Tax & Professional Development

• Assist in the preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, and other tax returns during tax season.
• Continue developing technical accounting and auditing knowledge through ongoing training and mentorship.
• Collaborate with team members while contributing to a positive, professional work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA eligible (150 credit hours completed or actively pursuing).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to learn and grow professionally.

Preferred

• 0-4 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or nonprofit audits is a strong plus.
• Experience preparing business and individual tax returns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio while receiving mentorship from experienced accounting professionals in a collaborative environment. You'll gain exposure to both audit and tax engagements, continue building your technical skills, and enjoy a clear path for professional growth within a respected public accounting firm.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid work flexibility after initial training period
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Graduate School Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Summer Half-Day Fridays
• Professional Development & Continuing Education