Senior Assurance Associate — Hybrid Role + CPA Growth

Whittlesey; Hamden (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Competitive paid time off

Medical and dental coverage

Long-Term Disability and lifeInsurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Whittlesey, a respected Connecticut firm known for its best-of-the-best accolades, seeks a Senior Assurance Associate for its hybrid Assurance team. The role blends remote and client-site work to deliver high-quality audits and advisory services while fostering career growth and collaboration.

The candidate will contribute to a culture that values coaching, inclusion, and community involvement, with a flexible work schedule and a competitive PTO program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• 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 high-quality audits.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of industry-specific accounting to solve problems and meet client deadlines using 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

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

150 credit hours

Job description

Whittlesey, a respected Connecticut firm known for its best-of-the-best accolades, seeks a Senior Assurance Associate for its hybrid Assurance team. The role blends remote and client-site work to deliver high-quality audits and advisory services while fostering career growth and collaboration.

The candidate will contribute to a culture that values coaching, inclusion, and community involvement, with a flexible work schedule and a competitive PTO program.