Senior Government Audit Associate - CPA Path & Growth

Atlasfirms; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

GAP Benefits

Supplemental Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Plans

401k with Company Matching

Bonus Structure

Flexible PTO

Incentive Program

Development Program

Company Wellness Program

Job summary

ATLAS Navigators, LLC is seeking a dedicated Senior Associate with substantial governmental audit experience to lead engagements from planning through fieldwork and reporting, joining our growing audit team in Colorado. This onsite role requires strong organization, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with limited day-to-day guidance.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of governmental audit experience, CPA eligibility, and a track record of independently executing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant audit experience, with governmental audits comprising approximately 75% or more of that experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently executing governmental audit engagements from planning through fieldwork and final reporting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete governmental audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and reporting within established timelines.
• Complete other assigned duties and special projects.
• Document internal control evaluations, substantive testing results, and conclusions in accurate, complete audit working papers that meet professional standards and firm requirements.
• Prepare draft audit reports and review financial statements and related disclosures for manager or partner review.
• Present identified audit issues, supporting research, and proposed resolutions for review.
• Coordinate client information requests, track outstanding items, and communicate engagement progress, findings, and deadlines to clients and engagement teams.
• Maintain organized engagement files and safeguard confidential client information.
• Conduct fieldwork at client locations as needed.

Skills

GAAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Audit software

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA eligible

Tools

CCH

Job description

ATLAS Navigators, LLC is seeking a dedicated Senior Associate with substantial governmental audit experience to lead engagements from planning through fieldwork and reporting, joining our growing audit team in Colorado. This onsite role requires strong organization, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with limited day-to-day guidance.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of governmental audit experience, CPA eligibility, and a track record of independently executing