Senior Audit Associate – Banking

Crowe

Banking Audit Senior Associate running external audit engagements for Crowe, a U.S. public accounting, consulting, and technology firm.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 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, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and supervising staff. Proficient in applying accounting principles and providing attestation services while maintaining effective client relationships.

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External Audit ExperienceClient Engagement ManagementStaff SupervisionCPA CertificationFinancial Statement Preparation

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationExternal AuditEngagement ManagementAudit SoftwareAccounting PrinciplesBudgetingResearch and AnalysisMultitaskingProcess ImprovementAttestation Services

Soft Skills

OrganizationCommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA CertificationBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingBanking ClientsAudit ProcessClient RelationshipsStaff Performance Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run client engagements from start to finish, including financial statement preparation, internal staffing, scheduling, budgeting, engagement planning, and administrative functions
Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns on the audit process and assess staff performance for engagement reviews
Maintain strong client relationships and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services
Collaborate with the audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
Research and analyze financial statements and audit issues using electronic databases and audit software
Engage key client management to collect information, resolve audit-related problems, and recommend business and process improvements
Provide traditional attestation services and accounting and consulting support on applying accounting principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience
Experience conducting external audits for Banking clients
Organization, social, technical, accounting, and auditing skills
Experience with engagement management, reviews, and staff supervision
Ability to multitask across concurrent engagements
Bachelor's degree required
Must meet education requirements for CPA certification in the aligned home office state, including 150 eligible credit hours
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related focus preferred
CPA strongly preferred, or pursuing CPA licensing in the state of residence
Ability to work additional hours as needed
Ability to travel to various client sites
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real flexibility to balance work with life moments
Resources and team support
Partner career path or growth opportunities
Opportunity to transition between industry verticals within Audit & Assurance
Inclusive culture that values diversity
Consistent meetings with a Career Coach to guide career goals and aspirations
Comprehensive total rewards package
Equal employment opportunities
Applicant accommodations and assistance