Senior Audit Associate - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Audit Associate - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

Senior Audit Associate - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

This is your opportunity to step into a high-visibility role at an established regional CPA firm in Southeast Michigan - leading complex audit engagements, shaping junior talent, and advising a diverse middle-market client portfolio with real autonomy and a clear path to future leadership.

 

What you'll do

• Plan, execute, and deliver audit, review, and compilation engagements in full compliance with U.S. GAAP and GAAS, keeping each engagement on scope, budget, and timeline.

• Own complex technical accounting matters end-to-end, from risk assessment and audit program design through workpaper sign-off and financial statement delivery.

• Lead engagement risk assessments and build targeted, efficient audit testing programs that add measurable value beyond compliance.

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout each engagement, proactively communicating status and surfacing actionable operational insights to management.

• Supervise, coach, and formally evaluate associates and interns, reviewing their workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and sound audit logic.

• Conduct specialized accounting research and author advisory memos on complex reporting topics.

• Support firm growth by contributing to proposal preparation, client pitches, and professional networking.

 

What you need

• 3-5 years of progressive public accounting audit experience, preferably with privately held middle-market clients.

• Active CPA license or demonstrated, active progress toward CPA exam completion.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and risk-based audit methodologies.

• Prior experience delegating to and formally reviewing the work of junior staff.

 

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's in Accounting (MAcc/MAC) is a plus.

• Proficiency with paperless audit platforms such as CCH Engagement or CaseWare.

• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, data validation, reconciliation modeling).

• Experience contributing to business development or client proposal processes.

 

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $80,000-$110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

• Health & wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match.

• Time Off: 4 Weeks of PTO

• Growth: Structured mentorship, defined promotion track, and a clear path to firm leadership.

 

Location & schedule

• Offices: Troy, MI | Bingham Farms, MI | Ann Arbor, MI (Southeast Michigan metro area).

• Work model: Office-based; local client travel approximately 10% or less.

• Schedule: Full-time. Seasonal busy-season hours of 50+ hours per week (typically January-April) are expected and supported by the team.

 

About & how to apply

We are an established regional CPA firm with a strong track record of technical excellence and internal promotion. We invest in our people through CPE, mentorship, and genuine career advancement - not just a title change.

Apply through this posting with your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for a confidential introductory conversation.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/12/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$80000 - $110000 USD per year