Senior Associate – Audit, Commercial Services

Crowe

Audit Senior Associate managing client engagements in a public accounting firm. Leading audit processes and mentoring junior staff while maintaining client relationships.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Illinois, Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,600 - $139,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in external audit processes, financial statement preparation, and client engagement management while effectively supervising and mentoring staff. Strong ability to analyze financial data and maintain client relationships across various industry verticals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

External Audit ExperienceFinancial Statement PreparationEngagement ManagementStaff SupervisionClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationExternal AuditEngagement ManagementResearch and AnalysisBudgetingProject SchedulingTechnical Accounting SkillsAuditing Skills

Soft Skills

OrganizationMentoringCollaborationCustomer Satisfaction

Industry Keywords

Food & CommoditiesMetalsSupply ChainCannabisHealthcareTechnology Media TelecommunicationsConsumer MarketsLife SciencesReal Estate & ConstructionManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Running client engagements from start to finish, including financial statement preparation, staffing, project scheduling, and budgeting
Supervising, training, and mentoring staff and interns
Maintaining client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction
Collaborating with team members to resolve client issues during the audit process
Researching and analyzing financial statements and audit issues using electronic databases

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience
Experience in external audit with various industry verticals: Food & Commodities, Metals, Supply Chain, Cannabis, Healthcare, Technology Media Telecommunications, Consumer Markets, Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing
Organization, social, technical, accounting and auditing skills
Experience with engagement management, reviews, and staff supervision
Ability to multi-task and conduct research on technical matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive total rewards package
Career growth and development opportunities