Senior Audit Associate

DSB Rock Island; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSB Rock Island in Mendota Heights, MN, seeks a Senior Audit Associate to lead audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held clients, while mentoring staff and serving as the primary client contact for managers. You will help deliver high-quality service and strengthen client relationships.

The role requires 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and active progress toward CPA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience preferred.
• Active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience leading engagement areas, reviewing staff work, and interacting directly with clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork for audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held businesses and organizations.
• Perform risk assessments and assist in developing and executing audit and review plans.
• Complete advanced and complex audit testing procedures and prepare high-quality workpapers with minimal supervision.
• Draft reviewed and compiled financial statements, including disclosures.
• Review work prepared by Audit Associates, provide timely feedback, and assist with coaching and training.
• Research technical accounting and auditing issues and discuss recommendations with managers and partners.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines while communicating potential scope changes or challenges.
• Serve as a primary client contact by responding promptly, gathering information, and building trusted relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve firm processes, templates, and client service.
• Utilize firm technology, including CCH Axcess™, ProSystem fx® Engagement, Excel, and other audit software to deliver efficient, high-quality engagements.

Skills

Auditing principles

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring staff

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA in progress

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx Engagement

Excel

Job description

Build on your public accounting career with a Top 25 Twin Cities CPA firm—where leadership, collaboration, and exceptional client service go hand in hand.

DSB Rock Island is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our Assurance team. In this role, you’ll lead key areas of audit, review, and compilation engagements while mentoring staff, serving as a primary client contact, and partnering with managers to deliver high-quality service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys developing others, strengthening client relationships, and continuing to grow their technical expertise in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll take ownership of engagement responsibilities while helping ensure high-quality client service and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

• Lead fieldwork for audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held businesses and organizations
• Perform risk assessments and assist in developing and executing audit and review plans
• Complete advanced and complex audit testing procedures and prepare high-quality workpapers with minimal supervision
• Draft reviewed and compiled financial statements, including disclosures
• Review work prepared by Audit Associates, provide timely feedback, and assist with coaching and training
• Research technical accounting and auditing issues and discuss recommendations with managers and partners
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines while communicating potential scope changes or challenges
• Serve as a primary client contact by responding promptly, gathering information, and building trusted relationships
• Identify opportunities to improve firm processes, templates, and client service
• Utilize firm technology, including CCH Axcess™, ProSystem fx® Engagement, Excel, and other audit software to deliver efficient, high-quality engagements

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of auditing principles and accounting standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements while balancing deadlines and priorities
• Experience reviewing work, mentoring team members, and providing constructive feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and exceptional client service
• Desire to contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture built on integrity and trust

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
• 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience preferred
• Active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred
• Experience leading engagement areas, reviewing staff work, and interacting directly with clients preferred

Salary Range:

$75,000 – $90,000 (depending on education, experience, and CPA progress)

How We Operate EOS®

Clear expectations. Ongoing support. Strong communication. Ownership and accountability. At DSB Rock Island, we believe people do their best work when they have the tools, direction, and encouragement to grow.

If you’re looking to strengthen your public accounting career with a firm that invests in your growth and development, we’d love to hear from you.

DSB Rock Island is an equal opportunity employer.