Senior Audit Associate

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join the Madison office. You will lead audits, reviews, and compilations, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with internal leaders across various industries.

The role requires CPA licensure eligibility, strong accounting knowledge, and excellent communication. Travel to client sites is expected as needed, with a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience providing assurance services in public accounting.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Must possess the necessary credit hours to be eligible for CPA licensure.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 with a strong understanding of Excel and Word.
• Ability to address requests from clients and the firm in a timely, precise, and professional manner.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective in both independent work and team collaboration.
• Ability to consistently perform services with integrity, reliability, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor internal associates as they complete audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Assist in the management and development of associates through the execution of assurance tasks.
• Build technical skills and in-depth knowledge of client services while working across industries.
• Regularly collaborate with shareholders, managers, and other internal leaders.
• Client collaboration to work through assurance engagements.
• Participate in various training and CPE programs to ensure professional development.
• Travel is expected, as needed, to meet firm and client needs.

Skills

Auditing & Assurance

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

CCH Workflow

Engagement

Practice Management

Job description

Ready to take your professional journey to new heights?

The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is looking for aSenior Audit Associateto bringaunique spark to our talentedteambased in our vibrantMadison office.

Ifyou’rea self-starter eager to carve out your career path at your own pace and want to be a key player in the firm's success, you might be the perfect fit for our team. At Vrakas,we’renot justfillinga position;we’recrafting a one-of-a-kind career opportunity tailored to your needs.

The followingresponsibilities, opportunities, andqualifications for this position are as follows:

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Leadand mentorinternal associatesas they complete audits,reviews,and compilations
• Assistin the management and development of associates through the execution ofassurancetasks
• Build technical skillsandin-depth knowledge of clientserviceswhileworkingacross variousindustries
• Regularly collaboratewithshareholders,managers,and otherinternal leaders
• Client collaboration to work throughassurance engagements
• Participateinvarious training and CPE programs to ensure professional development
• Travel is expected, as needed, to meet firm and client needs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience providingassurance servicesin public accounting
• A bachelor's or master's degree in accountingor equivalent
• Mustpossessthe necessary credit hours to be eligible for CPA licensure
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations
• Experience with Microsoft 365 with a strong understanding of Excel and Word
• Ability to address requests from clients and the firm ina timely, precise, and professional manner
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective in both independent work and team collaboration
• Ability to consistentlyperform services with integrity,reliability, and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• CCH accounting software experience, including Workflow, Engagement, and PracticeManagement

*Candidates with CPAcredentials will be givenadditionalconsideration for this position.

WhyVrakas?

We’reproudofour supportive, people-first culture where your voice matters.You’llcollaborate with a team of experienced professionals who are invested in both client success and each other’s development. We offer opportunities to build your skills, make a meaningful impact, and join a collaborative learning environment where sharing knowledge helps everyone grow and progress together.

With competitive pay, a strong 401(k) andprofit-sharingplan, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off,there’sno shortage of reasons to jump aboard.VisitourCulture&Benefitspageformoredetails.

AtVrakas,weareproudtobefiercelyindependentinourmissiontostandtallasoneofthelargestlocally ownedCPAfirmsintheMidwest.

Madison Office: 1600 Aspen Commons, Suite 270, Middleton, WI 53562