Senior External Audit Associate

Description Kforce has a client in Boston, MA that is seeking a Senior External Audit Associate to support assurance engagements for private company clients. This role is responsible for executing financial statement audits, evaluating accounting and reporting matters, supporting engagement teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable auditing and accounting standards. The ideal candidate has strong private company external audit experience, knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards, and experience working in a public accounting or professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Execute external audit and assurance procedures for private company clients
* Review financial statements and supporting accounting documentation
* Apply U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and applicable auditing standards
* Identify audit risks and support development of appropriate audit procedures
* Research and resolve technical accounting and financial reporting issues
* Prepare and review audit documentation and work papers
* Manage assigned engagement responsibilities, priorities, and deadlines
* Collaborate with clients and engagement teams to resolve audit issues
* Support and guide junior team members during engagement activities
* Analyze large and complex financial datasets.
* Utilize data analytics, automation, and digital audit tools to improve engagement efficiency
* Maintain strong client relationships and provide high-quality client service Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* 3+ years of external audit experience
* Significant private company external audit experience required
* Strong knowledge of external financial statements
* Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAS
* Experience working within public accounting, assurance, or professional services
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

* CPA license or progress toward CPA certification
* Big Four or large public accounting experience
* PCAOB audit experience
* Experience with audit automation and digital tools
* Data analytics and visualization experience
* Experience leading or coordinating audit engagement activities

Key

Skills:

* External Audit
* Private Company Audits
* Assurance Services
* Financial Statement Auditing
* U.S. GAAP
* U.S. GAAS
* PCAOB Standards
* Technical Accounting
* Financial Reporting
* Audit Risk Assessment
* Audit Documentation
* Data Analytics
* Audit Automation
* Client Management
* Team Leadership Job Type Contract Compensation
50 - $72