Senior Audit Associate

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Audit Senior to lead financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations from planning through wrap-up. You will act as the primary on-site lead, supervising junior staff and managing client relationships to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires 2+ years of public accounting audit experience, a CPA license or CPA eligibility, and solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP/GAAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of recent financial statement audit experience in public accounting.
• CPA license or 150-credit hour eligibility to sit for CPA exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit, review, and compilation procedures under U.S. GAAP/GAAS.
• Lead on-site engagements, supervising junior staff and managing client relationships.
• Ensure workpapers and financial reporting meet firm standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

CaseView

Job description

Location

NYC, hybrid

About the Firm

We are partnering with a leading national public accounting and advisory firm known for fostering a collaborative, flexible work culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an Audit Senior to join a growing Audit & Assurance practice. In this role, you will lead financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements from initial planning through fieldwork and wrap-up. You will serve as the primary on-site lead, supervising junior staff and managing client relationships to ensure technical accuracy and timely deliverable execution.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership & Execution

• Procedure Management: Plan and execute audit, review, and compilation procedures, including internal controls testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures under U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Full Lifecycle Oversight: Coordinate day-to-day engagement duties-from initial planning and scoping to fieldwork and final wrap-up-ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Technical Compliance: Ensure all audit workpapers and financial reporting comply with firm quality standards, regulatory requirements, and GAAP guidelines.

Client Relations & Team Supervision

• Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and supervise staff associates, providing constructive real-time feedback and technical guidance during fieldwork.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a key day-to-day touchpoint for clients, maintaining open lines of communication and building collaborative long‑term relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging auditing standards, and firm‑wide technical training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Active CPA license OR 150-credit hour eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• Solid grounding in U.S. GAAP and GAAS; excellent written/verbal communication; strong analytical and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with audit software tools (e.g., CaseWare, CaseView, or similar engagement software).

Audit Senior (Public Accounting)

Title

Senior Audit Associate / Audit Senior

Location

NYC, hybrid

Salary

$125,000 base

About the Firm

We are partnering with a leading national public accounting and advisory firm known for fostering a collaborative, flexible work culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an Audit Senior to join a growing Audit & Assurance practice. In this role, you will lead financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements from initial planning through fieldwork and wrap‑up. You will serve as the primary on-site lead, supervising junior staff and managing client relationships to ensure technical accuracy and timely deliverable execution.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership & Execution

• Procedure Management: Plan and execute audit, review, and compilation procedures, including internal controls testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures under U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Full Lifecycle Oversight: Coordinate day‑to‑day engagement duties-from initial planning and scoping to fieldwork and final wrap‑up-ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Technical Compliance: Ensure all audit workpapers and financial reporting comply with firm quality standards, regulatory requirements, and GAAP guidelines.

Client Relations & Team Supervision

• Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and supervise staff associates, providing constructive real‑time feedback and technical guidance during fieldwork.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a key day-to-day touchpoint for clients, maintaining open lines of communication and building collaborative long‑term relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging auditing standards, and firm‑wide technical training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Active CPA license OR 150-credit hour eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• Solid grounding in U.S. GAAP and GAAS; excellent written/verbal communication; strong analytical and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with audit software tools (e.g., CaseWare, CaseView, or similar engagement software).

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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