Senior Associate – Audit, Public Sector

Crowe

Audit Senior Associate conducting public-sector audits for Crowe, a U.S. accounting and consulting firm.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • 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 public accounting and external audit processes, with a strong focus on client engagement management, financial statement analysis, and staff supervision. Proficient in using audit software and maintaining client relationships while ensuring compliance with CPA requirements.

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Public Accounting ExperienceExternal Audit ExpertiseCPA CertificationEngagement ManagementStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAudit ProcessResearch and AnalysisAudit SoftwareBudgetingClient EngagementProcess ImprovementPerformance AssessmentMultitaskingScheduling

Soft Skills

OrganizationCommunicationMentoringProblem-SolvingRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA CertificationBachelor's DegreeMaster's in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationNonprofit ClientsAudit ServicesClient ManagementPublic Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run client engagements from start to finish, including financial statement preparation, engagement staffing, scheduling and budgeting, planning, and administrative functions
Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns on the audit process
Assess staff performance for engagement reviews
Maintain strong client relationships and perform audit services with client management and staff at all levels
Work with audit teams to identify and resolve client issues
Research and analyze financial statements and audit issues using electronic databases
Use audit software to review and compile financial information
Engage key client management to collect information and resolve audit-related problems
Make recommendations for business and process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience
Experience working with higher education and nonprofit 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 the education requirement for CPA certification in the aligned home office state, including 150 eligible credit hours
Master's in Accounting, Finance, or a 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
Well-being support
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Access to resources and team support
Career Coach meetings
Inclusive culture that values diversity
Comprehensive total rewards package