Audit & Assurance Senior

Audit & Assurance Senior

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

• Lead and execute audit and assurance engagements for small to mid‑sized clients
• Independently run simpler audits from planning through completion
• Serve as a senior team member on more complex engagements
• Perform audit planning, including risk assessments and audit programs
• Prepare, review, and finalize working papers in accordance with firm standards
• Review work prepared by 1st and 2nd year staff and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Review financial statements prepared by staff prior to manager or partner review
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable auditing standards
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding audit requests, timelines, and findings

• Construction industry experience is highly preferred
• Government contracting experience is a strong plus
• Exposure to a mix of other industries is beneficial

• 4–6 years of audit and assurance experience in a regional or mid‑sized public accounting firm
• Big 4 experience alone is not a fit for this role
• Demonstrated experience reviewing audit working papers prepared by junior staff
• Proven ability to review financial statements drafted by others
• Strong understanding of audit planning and execution
• Mastery of basic audit working papers and financial statement preparation
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

This position requires someone who has already made the transition from “doing” to “reviewing.” The ideal candidate has not only prepared working papers but has actively reviewed staff work and begun reviewing financial statements, serving as a true senior‑level contributor within engagement teams.

A growing regional public accounting firm is seeking a Senior Audit & Assurance Associate with 4–6 years of public accounting experience. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed beyond execution work and is comfortable reviewing staff work, planning audits, and contributing at a senior level across multiple engagements.

• Health insurance fully covered by the firm for employees; family coverage available for an additional fee
• 401(k) matching contribution up to 4% and profit sharing of 3% plus additional benefits
• Bi‑annual bonuses ranging from 8%–15%
• Bi‑annual firm trips (all‑inclusive/expenses paid for)
• Summer hours 37 hours per week, then 39 hours after Labor Day and 45–55 hours for fall busy season, 55–60 hours for spring busy season