Assurance Senior

Assurance Senior - Chattanooga, TN

Who: A detail-oriented assurance professional committed to delivering high-quality client service and growing in their technical skillset.

What:
Support audit preparation, develop work papers, analyze financial information, and provide value-added insights to clients.

When:
Full-time role with chargeable hour expectations and ongoing professional development.

Where:
Chattanooga, TN

Why:
To contribute to accurate, efficient audit engagements while enhancing client relationships and progressing toward CPA completion.

Office Environment: A fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on accuracy, learning, and client service excellence.

Salary:
Competitive compensation with benefits.

We are seeking an Assurance Associate who will assist in planning and preparing audit work papers, performing financial analysis, identifying client issues, and offering value-added recommendations. This role offers strong opportunities for technical growth, hands-on client interaction, and advancement within the assurance practice.

• Prepare for audits, including trial balance and lead sheet setup, creating schedules, analyzing spreadsheets, and verifying accuracy of client accounting records.
• Maintain financial updates and gain an understanding of client business operations.
• Meet budget and realization goals and support staff in meeting theirs.
• Identify client issues and clarify service responsibilities during engagements.
• Participate in staff and intern recruiting activities.
• Monitor professional developments and research technical accounting issues.
• Identify and communicate problem areas and propose solutions to managers and partners.
• Offer value-added suggestions during audits and reviews.
• Meet assigned chargeable hour goals.
• Participate in internal training as appropriate.
• Work toward completing the CPA exam if not already achieved.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.