Senior Audit Associate

Staff Financial Group; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm is seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Nashville, TN, to plan and supervise audit engagements. This hybrid role requires a candidate with 2+ years of public accounting experience, strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include performing substantive testing, evaluating internal controls, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA eligibility. The firm offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of audit experience within a public accounting firm required.
• Strong leadership and project management skills necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong time management, communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise audit engagements with clients.
• Perform and review substantive testing of financial statements.
• Conduct internal control assessments and recommend improvements.
• Mentor and support junior staff throughout engagements.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Principals regarding findings and business recommendations.
• Grow through hands‑on coaching, mentoring, and firmwide learning programs.
• Build internal and external relationships through networking and collaboration.
• Support and develop junior staff following the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Project management

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Senior Audit Associate - Nashville, TN

Who:

An audit professional with 2+ years of public accounting experience and strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

What:

Plan and supervise audit engagements, perform substantive testing, evaluate internal controls, collaborate with leadership, and support team development.

When:

Full-time position available immediately.

Where:

Hybrid role based in the firm’s regional office (company details kept confidential).

Why:

To deepen your industry expertise while advancing your audit career in a flexible, people-focused environment that prioritizes professional growth.

Office Environment:

Supportive, collaborative, and development-driven with structured learning programs and autonomy in managing your schedule.

Salary:

Competitive compensation aligned with experience, skills, and location.

Position Overview:

This role provides the opportunity to become a trusted advisor to industry-focused clients while performing and supervising audit engagements, contributing to client success, and developing your technical and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage proactively with clients throughout the year to collect information, perform testing, and resolve inquiries.
• Plan, supervise, and execute all phases of audit engagements.
• Perform and review substantive testing of balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review internal control assessments and recommend improvements.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Principals regarding findings and business recommendations.
• Grow through hands‑on coaching, mentoring, and firmwide learning programs.
• Build internal and external relationships through networking and collaboration.
• Support and develop junior staff following the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related degree with CPA‑eligible coursework.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion.
• Minimum 2 years of audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Strong time management, communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

If you’re interested learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.