Audit & Assurance Senior Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Audit & Assurance Senior Associate

Audit & Assurance Senior Associate

A Regional Public Accounting Firm

Locations: Troy, Bingham Farms, and Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

Our Firm is looking for a driven and technically proficient Audit & Assurance Senior Associate to join our growing practice in the greater Detroit Metro area. This crucial role acts as the in-charge professional on complex audit, review, and compilation engagements across diverse industries. The Senior Associate is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of fieldwork, applying technical standards, and serving as the primary supervisor and mentor for junior staff members.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Execution & Management

• Lead audit fieldwork for specific areas of financial statements, ensuring engagements are planned and performed efficiently, within budget, and according to established timelines.
• Proactively identify, research, and resolve complex technical accounting and auditing matters (including those related to US GAAP and GAAS) encountered during the engagement, escalating issues to the Manager or Partner as necessary.
• Coordinate directly with client accounting personnel to gather necessary documentation, manage information flow, and facilitate a smooth, timely audit process.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Perform and document thorough risk assessments for client operations and financial reporting areas to inform the overall audit strategy.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with all professional standards , regulatory requirements, and internal firm quality control protocols throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Draft significant findings and recommendations for management letters, providing value-added insights to improve client internal controls and operations.

Team Supervision & Development

• Serve as the primary mentor and coach to Audit Associates and Interns, providing direct, constructive feedback on workpapers, technical application, and professional conduct.
• Review all staff-prepared workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to the audit program, ensuring audit evidence is sufficient and appropriate.
• Contribute to the performance evaluation process for junior team members, supporting their professional growth and development within the firm.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Active CPA license or significant, demonstrated progress toward obtaining CPA certification is required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive external audit experience in a public accounting firm.

Skills & Technical Acumen

• Expert knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) .
• Proficiency in audit documentation software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, CaseWare) and advanced competency in Microsoft Excel.
• Superior analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities necessary to manage multiple engagements and strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the proven ability to articulate complex financial issues to both technical and non-technical client personnel.
• Prior experience supervising or leading a team in an audit environment is highly preferred.

Work Environment

• This is primarily an office-based role requiring the use of a computer for data analysis and documentation.
• The position requires a commitment to working overtime during peak seasons to meet client deadlines.
• Occasional local travel (less than 10%) to client locations is required.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/25/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.