Senior Assurance Associate

MMB+CO; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 paid holidays

Vacation package

Unlimited sick time

CPA Exam Reimbursement

401 K & Profit-sharing plans

Job summary

MMB+CO in Latham, New York is looking for a Senior Assurance Associate to manage audit engagements and supervise personnel. The role involves guiding audit plans, communicating with clients, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Candidates should ideally hold a CPA certificate or be willing to pursue it, and have a minimum of 3 years auditing experience. The company offers competitive benefits including paid holidays, CPA exam reimbursement, and a 401 K plan.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent auditing experience in a CPA firm.
• Good understanding of auditing and accounting concepts.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide the performance of audit engagement plans from planning to completion.
• Delegate tasks to staff and supervise their work.
• Communicate engagement status with clients.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Team building

Education

CPA certificate preferred

3 years of auditing experience

Job description

Assisting with existing firm client accounts assigned to you by guiding the performance of audit engagement plans from the planning phase through completion; instructing and supervising staff assigned to an engagement and reviewing their work; and by performing audit procedures.

Position Reports To

Partner, Manager

Position Responsibilities

The Senior Assurance Associate will be assigned larger, more complex engagements, is expected to delegate work by training, supervising and reviewing.

• Engagement Management and Service Delivery
• Planning engagements (under the supervision of the manager or director)
• Assigning tasks to staff and supervising those staff assigned to his/her projects to insure that schedules, budgets, and quality requirements are met. Monitoring status and completion of assignments, and shifting the workload as needed to ensure completion within the timeline. An appropriate amount of time should be spent training staff on their assigned tasks, along with follow-up and on‑going review of their work.
• Coordinating the fieldwork and delivery schedule with the client.
• Communicating the engagement status with the client, their advisors, and the manager/director on a timely and ongoing basis
• Preparing management letters and other required client communication
• Reviewing and updating our understanding of internal control
• Monitoring all aspects of field work, ensuring that all applicable procedures are followed and complete
• Wrap‑up of all requirements on an engagement prior to submission to the Manager/Director for review.
• Problem identification and problem solving
• Participating in staff training
• Meeting rising standards of quality control while maintaining our audit approach

Qualifications

Skills and Education Required

• CPA certificate preferred or desire to pursue CPA certificate
• At least 3 years of recent auditing experience in a CPA firm
• Not‑for‑profit and A‑133 experience preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate auditing and accounting concepts
• Strong leadership, project management, and team building skills

What We Can Offer You

• Time: MMB offers 16 paid holidays, a separate vacation package + unlimited sick time
• Dress for your day
• CPA Exam Reimbursement with up to a $25,000 bonus
• Paid Professional Dues and Licenses
• 401 K & Profit‑sharing plans
• Firm events that provide fun ways to socialize with your colleagues