Senior Audit Associate

Smart4 Energy; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and profit-sharing

CPA exam reimbursement

Licences and membership dues

Mentorship and career development

CPD opportunities

Flexible dress code

Team and firm events

Job summary

Smart4 Energy seeks a Senior Audit Associate in the Latham, NY area to join its assurance team. You will take ownership of audit engagements, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in public accounting, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong communication skills. CPA progress is preferred but not required, with competitive base salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong audit/assurance experience.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own audit fieldwork and drive engagements to completion.
• Understand clients' businesses and accounting environments.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and financial statements.
• Escalate issues and communicate with clients throughout engagements.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to keep engagements on schedule.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Public accounting experience

Audit/assurance experience

CPA certification or progress toward CPA

Job description

Latham, NY | Public Accounting | $70,000-$90,000

The Opportunity

We are partnering with one of the Top 150 public accounting firms that is looking to add a Senior Audit Associate to its assurance team. This role will be for one of their offices in the Latham, New York area.

This opportunity is ideal for an audit professional who has built a strong foundation in public accounting and is ready to take greater ownership of engagements, strengthen client relationships, and begin mentoring junior team members.

You’ll join a collaborative environment where professional development is strongly encouraged and where you’ll have exposure to a diverse client base while working closely with experienced managers and partners.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Audit Associate, you will take increased responsibility throughout the audit and assurance engagement lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of audit fieldwork and helping drive engagements through completion
• Developing an understanding of clients' businesses, operations, and accounting environments
• Preparing and reviewing audit workpapers and supporting financial statement engagements
• Identifying potential accounting, audit, risk, or engagement issues and escalating them appropriately
• Communicating directly with clients throughout engagements and responding to routine questions
• Working closely with managers and partners to ensure engagements remain on schedule
• Delegating appropriate work to junior team members and monitoring completion
• Providing coaching, guidance, and real-time feedback to developing staff
• Building your technical knowledge of GAAP, FASB guidance, OCBOA, financial statement presentation, and applicable professional standards
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and client confidentiality

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong audit/assurance experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively within engagement teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting directly with clients
• CPA certification or progress toward the CPA is preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of professional accounting and assurance standards

Base Salary: $70,000-$90,000, depending on experience.

The firm also provides a highly competitive benefits and professional-development package, including:

• 16 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and profit-sharing opportunities
• CPA exam reimbursement and significant CPA-related bonus potential
• Paid professional licences and membership dues
• Formal mentorship and career-development support
• Continuing professional education and development opportunities
• Flexible, professional dress environment
• Regular team and firm events

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond purely execution-focused audit work and begin developing into a more senior, client-facing assurance professional.

The firm offers the resources and opportunities of an established regional practice while maintaining a collaborative environment where employees can develop relationships with leadership, take ownership of their work, and build a longer-term career.