Assurance Services Senior Associate I

1 week ago

Overland Park, KS, United States Mize CPAs Inc. and Aprio Full time
Job Summary:

Mize CPAs Inc. just announced a merger with Aprio, effective 11/01/25. Mize was named a Top 200 Workplace for 2024 and 2025 by USA Today We are a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Our firm works with clients in a number of industries. Aprio is an award-winning, nationally recognized business advisory and accounting firm, with a presence in 30+ offices globally.

We are looking for an in-person only Assurance Services Senior Associate I (Senior Auditor) in the Topeka or Overland Park office. Full-time availability is needed, around 2250 hours per year. After initial training of approximately 3 - 6 months, a hybrid-remote work schedule can be discussed.

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have experience making decisions on all but the most unusual accounting and auditing matters. When such problems arise, outline issues for the Manager or Partner, including a recommendation, and then executes decision. This role may supervise new Associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions. They are expected to develop and manage time budgets on jobs previously handled and ensure that Associates employ methods that will accomplish objectives timely.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Performs diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under the general direction of Manager or Partner.
  • Prepares the engagement letter and any subsequent modifications for approval by a Partner, responds to and resolves client questions and concerns and ensures a complete understanding of the nature and terms of an assignment, including an estimate of fees.
  • Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
  • Manages workload to ensure client deadlines are met.
  • Participates in planning material and content for client engagements.
  • Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
  • Manages the preparation, approval, and submission of client financial reports according to the client's instructions.
  • Prepares other reports, projects, and duties as may be assigned.
  • Supervises Associates.
  • Develops skills necessary to ensure quality client relationships and loyalty.
  • Ability to work hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned.
  • Occasional same day or overnight travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars.
Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary between audit team and trainer/manager. Amount of time required will vary based on the individual's experience and abilities.
  • Individuals at this level normally have a bachelor's or master's degree with major in Accounting, or other related business field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in public external audit.
  • CPA licensed.
  • Strong technical knowledge and skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong project management and team management skills.
  • Experience in delivery of quality client service.

Benefits

Mize CPAs Inc./Aprio offers competitive salary and benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees. Some of the benefits include: college degree reimbursement, DTO and 8 paid Holidays per year, 401(k), fitness incentive, and parental leave.

Aprio offers hybrid-remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training for this position.

With Partner approval, Aprio will purchase the Becker review course for individuals preparing for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once. There is also a bonus for completing each section and certification

Mize CPAs Inc./Aprio strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.

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