Current is hiring a Senior Audit Associate

Responsibilities

• Lead audit projects from initiation to closure following GAAS, GAAP, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Assess risks and design customized audit strategies based on client-specific operations.
• Analyze internal controls and procedures related to financial reporting.
• Examine audit workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation for correctness and thoroughness.
• Ensure adherence to firm protocols, professional standards, and regulatory mandates.
• Oversee multiple audit assignments simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Coordinate project timelines, team assignments, and delivery schedules.
• Detect audit-related issues and formulate actionable, value-oriented resolutions.
• Maintain clear and timely communication throughout each phase of the audit process.
• Act as the main contact for designated audit clients.
• Present audit results, observations, and suggestions in a clear and professional manner.
• Build lasting client relationships grounded in trust and professional credibility.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and address concerns efficiently.
• Supervise and guide junior auditors, offering direction, review, and constructive input.
• Support the technical and career development of team members.
• Encourage accountability, teamwork, and high-performance expectations.
• Collaborate with managers and leadership to enhance team capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client financial controls and processes.
• Deliver practical recommendations to improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Stay current on changes in regulations, accounting standards, and industry developments.
• Work across service areas to provide comprehensive client solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• At least three years of experience in public accounting with a focus on audit services.
• Solid knowledge of auditing standards (GAAS), accounting principles (GAAP), and regulatory frameworks such as PCAOB where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in audit software, financial analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical thinking and detail orientation, with skills in issue identification, data evaluation, and solution development.
• Dedicated to upholding the highest levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, and integrity.

Nice to Have

• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Prior experience in supervising audit team members.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.
• Involvement in complex audits or work within specialized industries.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule aligned with client needs and audit timelines.
• Unlimited paid time off, planned in coordination with project demands and peak periods.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with fully covered employee-only health and dental plans available.
• Employer-provided life and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits including supplemental life and short-term disability coverage.
• Traditional Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Access to professional development resources such as Becker and LinkedIn Learning for continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion in accordance with GAAS, GAAP, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit strategies tailored to client operations.
• Evaluate internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and audit documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple audit engagements and deadlines concurrently.
• Coordinate engagement timelines, staffing, and deliverables.
• Identify audit issues and develop practical, value-driven solutions.
• Maintain organized and timely communication throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned audit clients.
• Communicate audit findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Foster strong, long-term client relationships built on trust and credibility.
• Address client questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance, review, and constructive feedback.
• Support professional development and technical growth of team members.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and high-performance standards.
• Partner with Audit Managers and firm leadership to strengthen team effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal controls.
• Provide value-added recommendations to enhance financial and operational performance.
• Stay informed of regulatory updates, accounting standards, and industry trends.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience with a focus on audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards (GAAS), accounting principles (GAAP), and regulatory frameworks (PCAOB where applicable).
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in audit software, financial analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.

Preferred

• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience supervising audit staff.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities.
• Unlimited PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Other

• Some travel required for on-site audit engagements.
• Standard office hours with additional hours required during peak audit seasons.