Job Description
Audit Senior Associate - Atlanta, GA
Who:
A detail-oriented accounting professional with 1–3 years of public accounting audit experience.
What:
Perform audit procedures, evaluate internal controls, prepare report sections, and support audit engagements for a confidential firm.
When:
The position is open now for candidates ready to join a growing audit team.
Where:
Based in a professional hybrid work environment with local travel in the Atlanta metro area.
Why:
The firm is expanding its audit team and seeks someone who can deliver high-quality audit work and grow into supervising engagements.
Office Environment:
A flexible, collaborative setting offering hybrid schedules, casual dress, and strong career-development support.
Salary:
Competitive compensation with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
Job Description
We are seeking an Audit Associate to support audit engagements and contribute to high-quality assurance services. This role performs audit procedures, evaluates internal control systems, and assists in preparing sections of reports and communications. You will apply accounting and auditing principles to client situations while gaining insight into diverse client industries and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Perform audit procedures supporting the auditor's report on client financial statements.
- Assess internal control systems and evaluate the reasonableness of recorded financial information.
- Prepare assigned sections of audit reports, management letters, and related communications.
- Apply accounting theory, audit standards, and firm procedures to real client situations.
- Develop understanding of client systems, processes, and business operations to inform audit work.
- Ensure all work meets technical standards established by current AICPA and FASB guidance.
- Complete assignments on time and in a format ready for review.
- Handle more complex audit areas and review the work of interns and entry-level staff.
- Begin supervising small engagements as an “in-charge” as experience grows.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 1–3 years of audit experience in public accounting.
- Exposure to a variety of industries is a plus (e.g., manufacturing, distribution, technology, staffing, professional services, nonprofit).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and audit procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in a paperless environment; ProSystems preferred.
- Ability to travel within the Atlanta metro area, with occasional limited out-of-state travel.
Summary of Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with performance bonuses and healthcare benefits.
- Flexible hybrid schedules, compressed workweeks, and reduced hours during non-busy season.
- Casual dress environment.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Generous PTO and firm-paid holidays.
- Firm-provided childcare, life insurance, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with match and profit-sharing contributions.
- Career development programs, mentorship, and potential path to Partner.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.
Job Tags
Full time, Casual work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,