Senior Associate - Audit & Assurance

The firm is one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. The industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms. Assurance Senior Associates are responsible for (but not limited to): · Performing audits and reviewing financial statement audits, benefit plan audits, reviews, and compilations · Preparing financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with GAAP · Performing internal control documentation and testing · Assisting Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners with consulting projects · Supervise, train, and mentor Associates and Interns in audit and review process of work papers and financial statements · Meet budget and realization goals · Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers · Identify technical skills needed for improvement and improve through CPE, personal commitment, and on-the-job training Requirements The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes: · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and current CPA license preferred · 2-4 years experience in the assurance/audit side of public accounting; transportation, manufacturing and/or construction experience a major plus · Ability and desire to run client engagements including planning, executing, directing, and completing audits, and other service offerings and managing to budget · Strong Excel skills and well-rounded knowledge of audit and accounting principles · Proficiency with CCH Pro fx Engagement and IDEA, software considered a plus · Consultative approach with a focus on providing superior client service · Ability & willingness to travel to client sites as needed · Self-directed, autonomous, motivated and ambitious · Exceptional and proactive communicator (verbal & written)