Audit Associate: Direct Partner Access & Growth Path

OPEN POSITION Audit Associate / Audit Senior (St. Louis, MO) Salary: $60,000–$90,000 (based on experience) + Bonus Office Location: Creve Coeur, MO Type: Full-Time Actively interviewing – strong candidates move quickly About the Opportunity We're partnered with a highly respected, long-standing CPA firm in the St. Louis area that is actively growing its Assurance practice. This firm offers something that's hard to find: Family-friendly, low-turnover culture Direct access to Partners and leadership A clear path for long-term growth—including Partnership With ~35 employees and consistent growth, this is an environment where you are not just a number. You get real responsibility early. Your long-term career is a priority. What You’ll Be Doing Assist with and lead audit and assurance engagements Perform risk assessment, testing, and financial statement prep Work with closely held businesses, nonprofits, and various industries Collaborate directly with Managers and Partners Build client relationships and deliver high-quality service Gain exposure to diverse and complex engagements Experience Level Audit Associate (0–2 years) Entry-level or early career CPA eligible or actively pursuing Audit Senior (3–5 years) Public accounting experience required CPA required (or very close) Experience leading or owning portions of audits Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) 0–5 years of public accounting experience Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles CPA eligible (Associate) or CPA required (Senior) Strong communication and teamwork skills Desire to build a long-term career in public accounting Why This Role Work directly with Partners—learn faster than larger firms Clear path to Manager and eventually Partner Smaller firm = more responsibility earlier Strong mentorship and team culture Exposure to a wide range of industries Stable firm with nearly 100 years in business Additional Perks Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities Supportive, family-friendly environment Long-term stability and growth A firm that invests in its people Great Benefits + 410K Match Bottom Line If you’re looking for a firm where you can grow, be mentored, and build a long-term career—not just complete tasks—this is a great opportunity to level up. #J-18808-Ljbffr