Senior Audit Associate

Seidel Schroeder; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seidel Schroeder is looking for a Sr. Audit Associate in College Station, Texas. In this role, you will manage audit processes for various clients, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality financial reporting. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of auditing experience, a degree in accounting, and strong analytical and leadership skills. You will also be responsible for training associates and maintaining client relationships while adapting to firm processes. A commitment to obtaining CPA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in auditing services.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of auditing practices and procedures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements for diverse clients.
• Oversee audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Prepare audit programs and time budgets.
• Train and supervise associates assigned to the engagement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership abilities

Time management

Communication skills

Risk assessment awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office suite

Job description

Company Profile

Established in 1967, Seidel Schroeder is a distinguished firm based in Texas with offices in Brenham, College Station, and Katy. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've solidified our reputation as trusted financial leaders. Our fundamental philosophy revolves around elevating and serving our clients across audit, advisory, business valuation, and taxation.

Job Summary

As a Sr. Audit Associate at Seidel Schroeder, you will play a key role in leading and executing audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. You will be responsible for overseeing audit processes, identifying and assessing risks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and delivering high-quality financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for small and medium-size audit and attest engagements requiring the services of one or two associates
• Research technical issues as they arise. Can exercise professional judgment related to technical issues.
• Review and analyze internal control.
• Prepare audit programs and time budgets.
• Train and supervise associates assigned to the engagement.
• Manage all aspects of an engagement including client satisfaction and
• Demonstrate critical thinking when working with general and complex audit engagements.
• Cultivate role as a client contact and elevate client relationships with the firm.
• Identify opportunities to share knowledge with teammates, including time saving strategies with others to help improve their efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Participate in researching and planning in accordance with current laws and/or generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Skills

• Able to maintain professionalism during client interactions.
• Display ownership when working on assigned tasks or projects.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate professionally with a positive attitude and with a team player mentality.
• Display leadership abilities in sharing knowledge, teaching, leading projects or tasks.
• Display personal initiative to increase knowledge and skills through personal development.
• Focus on relationship building both internally and externally with clients.
• Adaptability to change regarding firm processes procedures and various client situations.
• Great attention to detail when working on multiple tasks and projects.
• Great time management when working on various projects.
• Possess a great risk assessment awareness ability.
• Have an understanding of technical proficiency in accounting and auditing.
• Ability to utilize and follow firm processes and software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in auditing services.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of auditing practices and procedures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
• Actively working towards obtaining CPA, if not already certified.