Senior Audit Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Madison to take greater ownership of audit engagements and advance toward management. This hybrid role offers meaningful client exposure, visibility with firm leadership, and room to grow as the firm expands.

You will lead day-to-day audit fieldwork, work directly with clients, and help develop junior team members. This position suits a public accounting professional who understands a business, asks thoughtful questions, and

Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of external audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience taking ownership of audit sections and communicating directly with clients.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned audit areas from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and completion.
• Perform substantive testing, evaluate internal controls, and document clear conclusions.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and related disclosures.
• Coordinate client requests, resolve questions, and keep managers informed of progress.
• Guide junior associates and provide practical feedback on their work.
• Identify accounting issues and research guidance with support from engagement leadership.

Skills

External audit experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Ownership of audit sections

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or CPA progress

Job description

Annual base salary: $80,000 to $100,000 | Based on experience

Ready to take greater ownership of audit engagements and build the experience to move into management? We are partnering with a growing accounting and advisory firm seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Madison. This hybrid opportunity offers meaningful client exposure, visibility with firm leadership, and room to grow as the business expands.

You will lead day-to-day audit fieldwork, work directly with clients, and help develop junior team members. This is a strong fit for a public accounting professional who enjoys understanding a business, asking thoughtful questions, and turning audit findings into useful conversations.

What you will do

• Lead assigned audit areas from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and completion.
• Perform substantive testing, evaluate internal controls, and document clear, well-supported conclusions.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and related disclosures.
• Coordinate client requests, resolve questions, and keep managers informed of progress and potential issues.
• Guide junior associates and provide practical feedback on their work.
• Identify accounting issues and research guidance with support from engagement leadership.

What you bring

• Approximately 2 or more years of external audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; CPA or progress toward the CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience taking ownership of audit sections and communicating directly with clients.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Why consider this opportunity

• Opportunities to build engagement leadership skills and progress toward management.
• Visibility with firm leadership and exposure to client decision makers.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.