Senior Audit Associate

Verital Advisory Search; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search in Minneapolis seeks a Senior Audit Associate to lead day-to-day audit fieldwork, work directly with clients, and mentor junior staff in a hybrid environment. With 2+ years of external audit experience and a bachelor’s in accounting, you should know U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.

CPA preferred. This is a strong opportunity for a public accounting professional who enjoys understanding a business and driving meaningful client conversations, with exposure to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred or CPA progress.
• External audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience leading audit sections and communicating with clients.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned audit areas from planning through fieldwork and completion.
• Perform substantive testing and document conclusions.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures.
• Coordinate client requests and keep managers informed of progress.
• Guide junior associates and provide feedback.
• Identify accounting issues and research guidance with leadership support.

Skills

External audit

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA in progress

Job description

Annual base salary: $85,000 to $105,000 | 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 Minneapolis. 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

• Hybrid work arrangement in Minneapolis.
• 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.