Senior Audit Associate

Senior Audit Associate

Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring a Senior Audit Associate for our Rochester office.

Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.

Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.

Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.

Whether you're early in your accounting career or looking to take the next step as an experienced professional, Hawkins Ash CPAs offers opportunities to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.

What you'll do:

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for schools, not-for-profit entities, municipalities, and commercial entities
• Plan engagements, perform fieldwork, prepare financial statements and required reports for management and regulating agencies, perform other non-audit accounting services, and prepare tax returns (if applicable)
• Travel to/from engagements, which includes some overnight travel as needed
• Familiarize yourself with and use the firm's research tools
• Prepare and review Form 990s
• Support the growth of co-workers through answering questions on teaching firm policy, accounting procedures, and software
• Supervise associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with CPA or CPA eligibility
• Two to five years of similar or related experience
• Exceptional communication and strong multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary

As a team member, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Flexible work-life balance
• Paid community service day

Hawkins Ash CPAs office locations: Brookfield • Green Bay • La Crosse • Manitowoc • Marshfield • Medford • Mequon • Neenah • Rochester • St. Charles • Winona