Senior Audit & Assurance Associate

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• Prepare high-quality workpapers, financial statement drafts, audit communication letters, management representation letters, and required engagement documentation.
• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements in accordance with applicable GAAS, SSARS, and firm standards.
• Manage assigned engagements or engagement areas to keep work on track, on budget, and aligned with deadlines.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters with limited supervision.
• Review staff work when appropriate and support junior team members through collaboration, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and team members throughout engagement execution, reporting, and client communication.
• Continue developing technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and financial statement presentation.
• Support engagement teams during peak periods by effectively managing workloads and maintaining flexibility with increased hours to meet client deadlines and commitment.
• 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 related field; active CPA license required.
• Four or more years in public accounting with progressive audit and assurance responsibilities.
• Audit management experience in a variety of industries including nonprofit, employee benefit plans, HUD, and privately held companies.
• Experience in compilation and review engagements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, financial statement presentation, and engagement documentation; IFRS knowledge a plus.
• Proficient with engagement management software such as CaseWare or Engagement, and highly technical is use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and keep managers and partners informed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated client relationship management skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak busy season periods to meet client and firm demands.
• Comfortable with technology and the ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes.

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.