Senior Assurance Associate

Whittlesey; Holyoke (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

LTD & life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Whittlesey, a respected accounting firm in the region, invites applications for a Senior Assurance Associate to join our Assurance team in a hybrid role that blends remote work with client-site collaboration. You will prepare clear, high-quality audit documentation and apply in-depth industry knowledge to meet client deadlines while maintaining professional standards.

You will mentor associates, set milestones for growth, and collaborate across service lines in a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required or equivalent years of experience.
• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA license.
• 150 credit hours for CPA certification or actively pursuing - state dependent.
• Minimum two years of experience in tax compliance.
• Must possess a valid state Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, well-structured audit documentation for advanced assignments, ensuring the execution of high-quality audits.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of industry-specific accounting to solve problems and meet client deadlines using appropriate audit procedures.
• Provide timely feedback to associates and interns through regular meetings during and after audits to support their professional development.
• Set and articulate goals, identifying milestones for personal advancement within the Firm while maintaining strong performance.
• Collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment, communicating regularly with peers and management to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Review the work of associates and interns to ensure compliance with audit procedures and documentation, while proactively identifying issues and progress to the engagement team.

Skills

Audit documentation

Accounting knowledge

Feedback & mentoring

Hybrid teamwork

Quality review

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

150 credit hours

Driver's license

Job description

When you work at Whittlesey, you join a diverse team that provides today’s business leaders with leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services.

Whittlesey is proud to announce that we have been named one of the “Best of the Best" Firms and one of the “Top 200 Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), an award-winning newsletter for the public accounting profession. IPA’s annual “Best of the Best” list ranks top accounting firms with superior financial and operational performance in the most recent fiscal year.

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Assurance Associate to join our Assurance team. This position is a hybrid position. Hybrid team members alternate between working remotely at the office, or client locations. This model encourages collaboration and creativity while still providing team members with flexibility.

Our Culture

Whittlesey has the experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the responsiveness of a local firm. That means our team members have access to the resources necessary to develop their careers while also receiving personal coaching. From the Managing Partner on down, our leadership fosters an open-door policy. We are committed to providing expert service to our clients across all our service areas, and we know that can only be done by employing talented and driven individuals.

Collaboration and community are key values in our culture. Whether you are new to the Firm or have been here for several years, we respect each team member’s unique talents and value their contributions. Whittlesey is dedicated to the communities where we live and work. We sponsor community-driven events throughout the year and encourage our partners and team members to become actively involved in volunteerism.

Benefits and Work-Life Integration

Meeting your professional goals does not mean you must sacrifice your personal life, which is why we adhere to a culture of work-life integration. We offer our team members flexible work schedules depending on their department’s needs and a competitive paid time off program.

Whittlesey also offers a competitive subsidized benefit package that includes medical and dental coverage. Other benefits include LTD and life insurance, all paid entirely by the Firm, and a 401(k) plan that includes profit sharing.

What you will be doing

• Prepare clear, well-structured audit documentation for advanced assignments, ensuring the execution of high-quality audits.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of industry-specific accounting to solve problems and meet client deadlines using appropriate audit procedures.
• Provide timely feedback to associates and interns through regular meetings during and after audits to support their professional development.
• Set and articulate goals, identifying milestones for personal advancement within the Firm while maintaining strong performance.
• Collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment, communicating regularly with peers and management to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Review the work of associates and interns to ensure compliance with audit procedures and documentation, while proactively identifying issues and progress to the engagement team.

What you musthave

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent years of experience.
• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA license.
• 150 credit hours for CPA certification or actively pursuing - state dependent
• Minimum two years of experience in tax compliance.
• Must possess a valid state Driver’s License.

Whittlesey is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so we encourage you to apply even if you feel you may not be an exact fit. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated based on disability.