Senior Audit Assurance Lead | CPA-Ready | Seattle (In-Office)

Eide Bailly LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly in Seattle, WA seeks an Assurance Senior Associate to lead audit engagements and deliver high-quality financial statements for diverse clients.

The role requires 2–4 years of audit experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and a CPA license or active pursuit. Proficiency in MS Office and audit software, strong communication, and willingness to travel are essential. Join a collaborative firm prioritizing growth and client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 2–4 years of audit experience needed.
• CPA license or current pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and audit software.
• Willing to travel for client engagements.
• Affordable Housing or Real Estate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings to establish engagement timelines, objectives, and expectations.
• Perform audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Manage all engagement phases, including workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation.
• Analyze trial balances and prepare complex financial statements using audit software, Word, and Excel.
• Reconcile accounting data with control accounts and conduct fraud interviews as needed.
• Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis post-fieldwork to improve client controls and procedures.
• Collect and analyze client information to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame.
• Train and delegate tasks to staff based on availability and experience.
• Conduct fieldwork at client locations as necessary.
• Network, build relationships, and attract new business to the Firm.
• Attend training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Skills

Auditing standards

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

CPA candidate

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Eide Bailly in Seattle, WA seeks an Assurance Senior Associate to lead audit engagements and deliver high-quality financial statements for diverse clients.

The role requires 2–4 years of audit experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and a CPA license or active pursuit. Proficiency in MS Office and audit software, strong communication, and willingness to travel are essential. Join a collaborative firm prioritizing growth and client success.