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Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is seeking an ambitious and motivated on-site Senior Audit & Assurance Associate to support our growing Audit & Assurance practice. As a Senior Audit & Assurance Associate, you will complete a variety of audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards.
You will work closely with managers, partners, and team members while gaining hands-on experience across a range of client engagements. This position offers opportunities to support junior associates with opportunities of developing into a future leader within the firm.
What You’ll Do:
- Execute audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements in accordance with applicable GAAS, SSARS, and firm standards, delivering accurate, high-quality work from planning through completion.
- Take ownership of assigned engagements or engagement areas, keeping work on track, within budget, and aligned with client deadlines and expectations.
- Prepare and review key engagement deliverables, including workpapers, financial statements, audit communication letters, management representation letters, and other required documentation.
- Research and resolve accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters, applying sound professional judgment with limited supervision.
- Manage audit engagements across a variety of industries, including nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, HUD engagements, and privately held companies.
- Build strong client and team relationships by collaborating with managers, partners, and colleagues throughout engagement execution, reporting, and client communications.
- Review staff work as appropriate and support the development of junior team members through coaching, collaboration, and constructive feedback.
- Apply knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and financial statement presentation while staying current on changes in accounting and auditing standards.
- Contribute during peak periods by balancing competing priorities, adapting to changing workloads, and working additional hours when needed to meet client commitments.
- Travel occasionally to client locations, including year-end physical inventory observations, with expected travel of up to 20%.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Four or more years of progressive public accounting experience with a focus on audit and assurance.
- Demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure.
- Experience with compilation and review engagements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with engagement management software such as CaseWare or Engagement.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with managers, partners, and clients.
- Comfortable working with technology and learning new systems, tools, and processes.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining current technical knowledge.
- IFRS knowledge is a plus.
At SMCPA, you’ll join a collaborative team built on a commitment to excellence, high-quality client service, innovation, and long-term professional growth. We value team members who contribute ideas, support firm initiatives, continue learning, and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. In return, we provide meaningful opportunities for mentorship, professional development, increasing responsibility, and career advancement in audit and assurance.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, voluntary short and long-term disability, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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