Senior Audit Associate

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving. Job Title: Audit Senior Department: Audit & Accounting Position Overview The Audit Senior is an experienced audit professional responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of audit and accounting engagements for a diverse client base, including both for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations. This role serves as a key link between Associates, Managers, and Partners and is responsible for supervising staff, preparing and reviewing work papers, communicating with clients, identifying audit and accounting issues, and helping ensure engagements are completed efficiently and in accordance with firm standards and applicable professional requirements. The Audit Senior is expected to demonstrate strong technical skills, sound professional judgment, effective project management, and the ability to coach and develop junior team members. Successful candidates should have the following: 3+ years of public accounting experience, preferable including exposure to both for-profit and not-for-profit clients. Undergraduate or master’s degree in accounting or related field. Should have completed, or is approaching completion, of CPA examination. Strong understanding of audit methodology, financial reporting, internal controls, and common audit and accounting issues. Ability to apply professional skepticism and exercise sound judgment in identifying, researching, and communicating engagement matters. Experience supervising, training, and reviewing the work of junior staff. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client service expectations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to effectively use firm audit, research, workflow, and data analysis tools. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail, accountability, organization, and commitment to high-quality client service. A day-in-the-life basic overview includes: Leads the day-to-day execution of assigned audit and accounting engagements under the supervision of Managers, Directors, and Partners. Assists with engagement planning, including understanding the client’s business, industry, systems, internal controls, and relevant risks. Coordinates engagement workflow, assigns tasks to associates, monitors progress against deadlines, and communicates status to engagement leadership. Supervises, trains, and reviews the work of associates, providing timely coaching, feedback, and guidance. Performs and reviews audit procedures over significant account balances, transactions, disclosures, estimates, and internal controls. Prepares and reviews audit workpapers that clearly document procedures performed, evidence obtained, findings, and conclusions. Identifies audit and accounting issues, performs preliminary research, develops proposed resolutions, and communicates matters to senior team members. Prepares or assists in preparing financial statements, related disclosures, management letter comments, internal control deficiency communications, and other client deliverables for review. Communicate with client personnel to request information, resolve open items, discuss engagement status, and maintain positive working relationships. Ensures assigned work is performed in accordance with firm policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Works collaboratively with engagement teams across a variety of industries and client types. Develops strong relationships with firm personnel and client contacts while demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment. Participates in firm training and contributes to the development of associates and other team members. Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, a 401(k)-match plan, paid parental leave, and generous holiday and PTO pay. We also offer fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education. About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with more than 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev