Senior Assurance Associate

Boulay

Assurance Senior Associate providing high-quality audit, review, and attestation services. Contributing to client engagements and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeEden Prairie • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,000 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and other attestation services for clients across various industries.
Assist with engagement planning, risk assessment, testing procedures, and financial statement preparation.
Review work completed by associates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards.
Research technical accounting issues and contribute to client communications and deliverables.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to improve processes and address business challenges.
Monitor engagement progress, communicate status updates, and help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Support staff development by sharing knowledge and serving as a resource throughout engagements.
Contribute to a collaborative, positive team environment, especially during busy periods.
Maintain accurate time reporting, project documentation, scheduling, and client records.
Stay current on accounting standards, industry trends, and professional development requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 150 credit hours
2+ years of Public Accounting or general accounting experience
Strong computer skills and proficiency in various accounting and other software, including Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of all areas of the general ledger
Knowledge of financial statement procedures and the ability to distinguish between material and immaterial items
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and knowledge of review, compilation, and auditing standards
Ability to differentiate between different types of engagements and the processes required (i.e. compilation, review, and audit)
Ability to creatively solve problems, analyze client data and the ability to delegate, supervise, and review work of less experienced staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work from home

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Hard Skills & Tools

AuditingFinancial Statement ProceduresGeneral Ledger KnowledgeReview And Compilation StandardsRisk AssessmentTesting ProceduresProblem SolvingData AnalysisTime ReportingProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationSupervisionCommunicationDelegation