Senior Assurance Associate

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Senior Associate performing complex assurance projects including audits and reviews at a national advisory firm. Mentoring associates, applying GAAP knowledge, and ensuring quality control in financial reporting.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and supervise larger, more complex assurance projects, including audits, reviews, and compilations
Address complex accounting issues such as consolidations, deferred tax calculations, and going concern assessments
Apply thorough knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks to audit procedures
Train, supervise, and delegate work to associates and interns to foster efficiency and team growth
Review workpapers prepared by associates/interns, provide constructive feedback, and ensure conclusions are appropriate
Customize audit strategies based on identified risks and ensure audit issues are addressed during planning and performance
Analyze financial statements and disclosures for errors or omissions
Prepare client correspondence, perform internal control walkthroughs, and handle client inquiries
Contribute to engagement budgets and monitor performance against budgets
Communicate effectively with team members and clients to address audit-related issues and project statuses
Participate in department-wide training and independent learning to maintain and expand technical knowledge
Demonstrate strong time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple engagements
Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in assurance-related work
CPA license or eligible
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
Comprehensive understanding of audit standards, procedures, and financial reporting frameworks
Proficiency in audit-related software and tools
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise and mentor team members
Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple engagements effectively
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
Analytical thinking to address complex accounting and assurance challenges
Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (December 24 – January 1)
Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
Mentorship and career development programs
CPA exam support to help you succeed on the path to licensure
Firm-sponsored events and spontaneous team activities
Celebrations to mark milestones like the end of busy season and the holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPGAASfinancial reporting frameworksaudit proceduresfinancial analysisdeferred tax calculationsconsolidationsinternal control walkthroughsaudit standardsaudit-related software

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementanalytical thinkingflexibilityteam growthconstructive feedbackclient interaction

Certifications

CPA license