Senior Associate Auditor (West Palm Beach)

Elevate LLC | Partner Firm Opportunity

Location - West Palm Beach, Florida (Hybrid)

About Elevate

Elevate LLC is a next-generation professional services platform built to partner with entrepreneurial, growth-focused accounting, tax, and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower firms and their leaders by providing capital, operational support, technology, and strategic guidance to help them scale while preserving their independence and culture.

Our platform firm in West Palm Beach, Florida is looking to hire an experienced Audit Senior with a focus on Nonprofit and/or Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits to support and expand their growing assurance practice.

Overview

The Audit Senior Associate plays a lead role in executing audit engagements, supervising staff, and coordinating day-to-day engagement activities. This role requires strong technical skills, project management capability, and the ability to mentor junior team members, with a specialized focus on nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plan audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit workpapers and financial statements for nonprofit organizations and Employee Benefit Plans (403(b), 401(k), etc.)
• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion in accordance with U.S. GAAP and GAAS
• Perform and review audit procedures, including internal controls testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures
• Coordinate daily engagement activities, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up
• Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit reporting requirements (e.g., Form 990) and ERISA guidelines for benefit plans
• Identify and resolve audit and accounting issues, including complex technical matters
• Review workpapers prepared by staff and provide constructive feedback
• Mentor and supervise audit associates
• Communicate effectively with managers, partners, and client stakeholders

Skills Required

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and technical proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to high-quality client service

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of audit experience focused on NPO and/or EBP
• CPA preferred but not required
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and auditing methodologies
• Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and/or ERISA regulations
• Experience supporting audit teams

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role is based on experience and is aligned with market rates. We value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific

details will be provided during the hiring process.

Elevate and its related subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national

origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief,

or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.