Senior Audit Associate

Well established full-service CPA firm is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join their team!

We offer a full benefits package including:

• Annual bonuses
• Ten paid holidays – New Year’s Day, Tax Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (2 days), Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas (2 days)
• Four weeks PTO for all full-time staff; five weeks PTO for all managers; one additional week of PTO after five years of service
• Weekly flex time
• Health/dental benefits with funded HSA
• LTD and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching and profit-sharing
• At least two office recreational days per year (team building, office outing)
• At least one office “day of giving” per year (with a local charitable organization)
• Year-end holiday party with significant others
• Busy-season party with staff
• Excellent work/life balance

They offer a wonderful work-life balance, competitive benefits, and an incredible professional culture to grow and learn!!

Since this is a client-facing position, you will be expected to be in the office regularly to answer phone calls and attend meetings.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Audit Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join our team. As a Senior Audit Associate, you will be responsible for leading and executing audit engagements for a wide range of clients, including not-for-profit organizations, employee benefit plans, and construction companies. You will work closely with our clients to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and provide valuable insights to help them improve their financial performance. Responsibilities will include planning and performing of audits, reviews and compilations for closely-held businesses and nonprofit organizations concentrated in central NC. Mostly local clients, minimal travel involved.

Individual will work closely with audit managers and partners in collecting information from our clients to prepare all work papers and schedules needed to support attestation services.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations
• Train and mentor staff and interns on engagement and firm processes
• Work with team on managing client needs
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients

Skills:

• Proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS
• Experience with financial statement preparation & disclosures
• Strong communication
• Critical thinking
• Commitment to client service

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA or eligibility to sit
• 2-4 years previous public accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry expertise with construction, nonprofits, and/or employee benefit plan audits
• Experience with CCH Engagement software
• Experience with QuickBooks accounting software