Senior Audit Associate

2 days ago


Minneapolis, United States Ascendo Resources Full time
Salary: $85k - 105k per year

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Reference: 160031 - JS

Senior Audit Associate

Are you a Public Accounting professional that enjoys the work without the intense busy season schedule and long hours? Are you looking to join a high-growth firm that provides the best of both worlds between meaningful engagements/client interactions and attainable work/life balance?

If so, this is the firm for you, all eligible CPAs are encouraged to apply

Our client is a boutique public accounting firm with industry low turnover that provides comprehensive audit and assurance services for privately held, mid-market clients in various industries. This position offers industry leading work/life balance, competitive compensation, and significant growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee multiple audit engagements for privately-held business clients, including planning, fieldwork, and completion stages.
Lead a team of auditors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster their professional growth.
Conduct risk assessments and develop comprehensive audit plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Perform detailed testing of financial statements, internal controls, and operational processes to ensure compliance with auditing standards.
Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and related reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business operations, challenges, and objectives, and provide value-added recommendations for improvement.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification is highly preferred.
3+ years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on audit and assurance services for privately-held businesses preferred.
Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting requirements (GAAP), and internal control frameworks.
Proven experience in managing and leading audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, and supervision of audit teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage teams, collaborate with clients, and provide guidance to firm leadership.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple audit engagements and meet deadlines.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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