Sr. Associate, Audit & Assurance

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is seeking an ambitious on-site Senior Audit & Assurance Associate to support our growing Audit & Assurance practice. You will perform audits, reviews, and compilations in line with professional standards and firm expectations.

You will collaborate with managers, partners, and team members, gaining hands‑on experience across client engagements and developing into a future leader within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a focus on audit and assurance.
• Demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience with compilation and review engagements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with engagement management software such as CaseWare or Engagement.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• IFRS knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements in accordance with GAAS, SSARS, and firm standards.
• Take ownership of assigned engagements or engagement areas and manage them to budget and deadlines.
• Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, letters, and other documentation.
• Research and resolve accounting and auditing matters with limited supervision.
• Manage audit engagements across nonprofit, employee benefit plans, HUD, and privately held companies.
• Build client and team relationships through collaboration and communication.
• Review staff work and coach junior team members.
• Apply knowledge of US GAAP and stay current on standards changes.
• Balance competing priorities and be flexible during peak periods and busy seasons.
• Travel up to 20% to client locations, including year‑end inventory observations.

Skills

Audit & assurance experience

CPA licensure progress

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Engagement management

Time management

Team coaching

GAAS/SSARS knowledge

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Progress toward CPA licensure

Tools

CaseWare

Engagement

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is seeking an ambitious and motivated on-site Senior Audit & Assurance Associate to support our growing Audit & Assurance practice. As a Senior Audit & Assurance Associate, you will complete a variety of audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards.

You will work closely with managers, partners, and team members while gaining hands‑on experience across a range of client engagements. This position offers opportunities to support junior associates with opportunities of developing into a future leader within the firm.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements in accordance with applicable GAAS, SSARS, and firm standards, delivering accurate, high-quality work from planning through completion.
• Take ownership of assigned engagements or engagement areas, keeping work on track, within budget, and aligned with client deadlines and expectations.
• Prepare and review key engagement deliverables, including workpapers, financial statements, audit communication letters, management representation letters, and other required documentation.
• Research and resolve accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters, applying sound professional judgment with limited supervision.
• Manage audit engagements across a variety of industries, including nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, HUD engagements, and privately held companies.
• Build strong client and team relationships by collaborating with managers, partners, and colleagues throughout engagement execution, reporting, and client communications.
• Review staff work as appropriate and support the development of junior team members through coaching, collaboration, and constructive feedback.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and financial statement presentation while staying current on changes in accounting and auditing standards.
• Contribute during peak periods by balancing competing priorities, adapting to changing workloads, and working additional hours when needed to meet client commitments.
• Travel occasionally to client locations, including year‑end physical inventory observations, with expected travel of up to 20%.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Four or more years of progressive public accounting experience with a focus on audit and assurance.
• Demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience with compilation and review engagements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with engagement management software such as CaseWare or Engagement.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with managers, partners, and clients.
• Comfortable working with technology and learning new systems, tools, and processes.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining current technical knowledge.
• IFRS knowledge is a plus.

At SMCPA, you’ll join a collaborative team built on a commitment to excellence, high‑quality client service, innovation, and long‑term professional growth. We value team members who contribute ideas, support firm initiatives, continue learning, and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. In return, we provide meaningful opportunities for mentorship, professional development, increasing responsibility, and career advancement in audit and assurance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, voluntary short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.