Audit Senior Associate | SEC

#LI-MC3 #LI-Hybrid CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.Minimum Qualifications RequiredBachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred2 years of experience in public accounting or related fieldCPA candidates preferredAbility to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessaryDemonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externallyProficient use of applicable technologyMust be able to travel based on client and business needsWe are actively looking for a Senior Associate with demonstrated knowledge and experience specifically with SEC engagements. Essential Functions and Primary DutiesCoordinate various phases of engagements, budget time and expenses, manages time of staff and monitors actual performance against budget, review work papers for accuracy, efficacy, completeness, and review financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures.Effectively plan engagement, and delegate to and supervises staff. Responsible for the daily supervision and development of assurance staff. Performs detailed review of staff work performed.Assumes responsibility for and is recognized as the Firm’s “in-charge” field representative on engagements. Take complete ownership of specific aspects of the engagement and see them through to completionApplies learning from prior experiences to interpret current situations. Can determine both quantitative and qualitative variances that need to be investigated further.Implements risk management strategies and tactics as directed by manager/partner. Identify and communicates areas of exposure to risk, and participates in discussions to mitigate the risk.Review and evaluate work papers and determine compliance with professional standards and firm policy.Review SEC filings and research technical accounting issues and determine compliance with professional standards and firm policy.Review reports and financial statements.Review with the engagement partner significant findings that raise questions involving auditing standard and firm policy.Manage risk and ensure quality control procedures are being executed.Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client management and staff.Provide on the job training to subordinates.Effectively management employee and client expectations.Proactively and effectively participate in performance management processes.Maintain required annual CPE.Travel to client sites is expected and will vary.Keep current on professional pronouncements.Proactively participates in professional development opportunities.Preferred Qualifications2+ years independent audit experience in public accounting, specifically with SEC clientsMaster's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related fieldLicensed CPA or being eligible and actively sitting for the CPA examKnowledge of accounting principles and auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve engagement problemsWork well under pressure with a team, able to meet deadlines with accuracyAbility to work independently and exercise professional judgment with applying specialized proficiencies of a trained accountantStrong communication, research, analytical and writing skillsProven technical skills with Excel, Word and OutlookExperience with accounting software, ProSystem FX engagement preferredPosting Date: 2026-09-16