Senior Audit Associate

Capstone; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Company-paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

HSA & FSA

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Capstone is seeking an experienced assurance professional to serve as in-charge on compilation, review, and audit engagements, guiding fieldwork and client communications.

You will plan engagements, assess risks, and supervise staff while ensuring high-quality financial statements in line with U.S. GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience in audit and assurance.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-charge on compilation, review, and audit engagements, coordinating fieldwork and client contact.
• Assist in engagement planning, including risk assessment and tailoring of audit programs under supervision.
• Perform audit procedures on complex areas, evaluating internal controls and substantive testing.
• Conduct first-level review of workpapers and provide timely feedback to staff.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP or applicable frameworks.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client communication

Staff supervision

GAAP knowledge

Audit procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

About Us

We are a fast-growing CPA firm with 16 offices across the western U.S. providing tax planning and advisory services supported by audit, bookkeeping, and payroll services.Through strong partnerships with financial advisors and attorneys, we deliver a fully integrated client experience.

The Job

As a member of our assurance team, this position serves as the in-charge on compilation, review, and audit engagements, managing engagements from planning through completion under the supervision of Audit Managers, Directors of Audit & Assurance, and engagement partners. Responsibilities include coordinating client communications, leading fieldwork, supervising and reviewing staff work, performing complex audit procedures, preparing financial statements and disclosures, and assisting with engagement wrap-up and report issuance.

Qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting experience in audit and assurance
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and SSARS
• Demonstrated ability to lead fieldwork and direct the work of staff, or experience serving as lead on audit, review, or compilation engagements preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and audit software technology

What do we need you to do?

• Serve as in-charge on compilation, review, and audit engagements, coordinating fieldwork and serving as the day-to-day client contact
• Assist in engagement planning, including risk assessment, materiality, and tailoring of audit programs, under the direction of the engagement manager
• Perform audit procedures on complex or higher-risk areas, including evaluating and testing internal controls and substantive testing
• Perform first-level review of workpapers prepared by Audit Associates and provide constructive, timely feedback
• Prepare financial statements and note disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP or other applicable reporting frameworks

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wages, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Growing organization that is looking for people who want to do better for themselves, their teammates and their clients.
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities.

Although we take our work very seriously, we don't take ourselves too seriously. This is more than just a place to get through the work day. We enjoy our work and our time together! Pay determined based on experience and education.

Benefits

• 401(k)match
• 100%company-paidhealth,dental,visionInsurance
• Company-paidlifeInsurance
• FlexibleSpendingAccount
• HSA&FSA
• Flexible schedule