Supervising Audit Senior Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in McAllen is looking for a Senior Audit & Accounting Associate who will support audit and accounting engagements. The ideal candidate will have CPA credentials, at least five years of public accounting experience, and proficiency in accounting software. Responsibilities include performing diversified assignments, preparing working papers, and ensuring client service. Strong communication and team collaboration skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Experience in government and not-for-profit industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments under supervision.
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepare working papers and perform GAAP-based procedures.
• Develop understanding of GAAP and specialized accounting principles.
• Build knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients for information gathering.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Education

CPA preferred

5 years of public accounting experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Audit & Accounting Associate supports audit and accounting engagements by performing detailed procedures, preparing workpapers, and ensuring high-quality client service while continuing to develop technical and industry expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisors and managers.
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepare and index working papers and perform GAAP-based procedures to verify financial accuracy.
• Develop a command of GAAP, OCBOA, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation requirements.
• Build a strong understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and commonly used audit procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather required information with minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility and experience leading engagements.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Experience in government and not-for-profit industries is a plus.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.