Senior Audit Associate

Robins, Eskew, Smith & Jordan CPAs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RESJ CPAs is a trusted public accounting firm serving individuals and privately held companies across the greater metro-Atlanta area since 1980. The Senior Audit Associate role is full-time and on-site in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, focusing on planning and executing financial statement audits, testing account balances, and evaluating internal controls.

You will mentor junior staff, review workpapers, and communicate audit findings to clients while supporting engagement planning and budgeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• Public accounting or audit experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify control weaknesses.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial statement audits in accordance with standards.
• Perform detailed testing of account balances and assess internal controls.
• Document audit procedures and review junior staff workpapers.
• Identify issues and propose practical solutions for clients.
• Communicate with client management and provide audit findings.
• Mentor junior staff and support engagement planning and budgeting.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure timely audit completion.

Skills

Auditing and GAAS

Financial statement analysis

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description:

RESJ CPAs is a trusted public accounting firm serving individuals and privately held companies across the greater metro-Atlanta area since 1980. The firm offers a comprehensive range of accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory services designed to address diverse client needs. Built on a core principle of integrity, the team focuses on delivering high-quality work and innovative solutions. Clients consistently express confidence in the firm’s services, and the team is committed to building long-term, collaborative relationships with every client.

Role Description

The Senior Audit Associate is a full‑time, on‑site role based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for planning and executing financial statement audits, including performing detailed testing of account balances, evaluating internal controls, and documenting audit procedures in accordance with professional standards. The Senior Audit Associate will review workpapers prepared by junior team members, identify audit issues, and propose practical solutions for clients. Day‑to‑day activities include communicating with client management, analyzing financial data, preparing audit reports, and contributing to recommendations that improve financial processes and controls. The role also involves mentoring less experienced staff, supporting engagement planning and budgeting, and collaborating with partners to ensure timely and efficient completion of audit engagements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Financial Statements and Finance, with the ability to interpret and analyze complex financial information.
• Proficiency in Auditing and Financial Audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting in accordance with GAAS and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills for identifying trends, variances, and control weaknesses, and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present audit findings to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear, professional manner.
• Experience working in public accounting or a similar audit‑focused environment; prior experience with privately held companies is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license or active candidacy strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet and accounting software, and familiarity with audit documentation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with cross‑functional audit teams.