Senior Assurance Lead: Audit & Client Impact

Eide Bailly; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate in Seattle, WA to lead audit engagements, coordinate engagement activities, and deliver high-quality financial statements. You will supervise staff, ensure deadlines are met, and engage with clients to improve controls.

Travel to client sites is required as needed. The role requires CPA progress, strong communication, and experience across audit procedures using standard software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years of audit experience.
• CPA license or working towards CPA.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and audit software.
• Willing to travel for client engagements.
• Affordable Housing or Real Estate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings to establish engagement timelines, objectives, and expectations.
• Perform audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Manage all engagement phases, including workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation.
• Analyze trial balances and prepare complex financial statements using audit software, Word, and Excel.
• Reconcile accounting data with control accounts and conduct fraud interviews as needed.
• Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis post-fieldwork to improve client controls and procedures.
• Network, build relationships, and attract new business to the Firm.
• Attend training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

Audit software

Job description

Eide Bailly is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate in Seattle, WA to lead audit engagements, coordinate engagement activities, and deliver high-quality financial statements. You will supervise staff, ensure deadlines are met, and engage with clients to improve controls.

Travel to client sites is required as needed. The role requires CPA progress, strong communication, and experience across audit procedures using standard software.