Senior Assurance Accountant

Brilliant®; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® is seeking a Senior Assurance Accountant to lead and execute audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio. You will plan, perform testing, evaluate controls, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding junior staff.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, timely delivery of high-quality work, and collaboration with engagement managers and partners on complex accounting matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of public accounting, audit, assurance, or related experience.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards (GAAP/GAAS/IFRS).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit working papers, and supporting documentation.
• Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control assessments.
• Identify audit risks and develop procedures to address them.
• Evaluate financial reporting processes and recommend improvements to clients.
• Review work prepared by staff and junior accountants for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior assurance team members.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and engagement managers.
• Assist with complex accounting issues, technical research, and financial reporting matters.
• Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in client meetings.
• Assist managers and partners with special projects and other advisory or assurance assignments.

Skills

Auditing standards

Analytical skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior Assurance Accountant is responsible for leading and executing assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role involves planning and performing audit and assurance procedures, evaluating internal controls, analyzing financial statements, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. The Senior Accountant also provides guidance to junior team members and serves as a key point of contact for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit working papers, and supporting documentation.
• Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control assessments.
• Identify audit risks and develop appropriate procedures to address them.
• Evaluate financial reporting processes and recommend improvements to clients.
• Ensure engagements comply with applicable GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, and regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Review work prepared by staff and junior accountants for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior assurance team members.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and engagement managers.
• Assist with complex accounting issues, technical research, and financial reporting matters.
• Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in client meetings.
• Assist managers and partners with special projects and other advisory or assurance assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of public accounting, audit, assurance, or related experience.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Technical accounting and auditing
• Financial statement analysis
• Leadership and mentoring
• Client relationship management
• Time management
• Professional judgment
• Communication and teamwork

Success in This Role

A successful Senior Assurance Accountant consistently delivers high-quality engagements on time, identifies potential accounting and control issues early, develops junior team members, and builds trusted relationships with clients while demonstrating sound professional judgment.