Senior Audit Associate

Annual base salary: $80,000 to $100,000 | Based on experience

Ready to take greater ownership of audit engagements and build the experience to move into management? We are partnering with a growing accounting and advisory firm seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Madison. This hybrid opportunity offers meaningful client exposure, visibility with firm leadership, and room to grow as the business expands.

You will lead day-to-day audit fieldwork, work directly with clients, and help develop junior team members. This is a strong fit for a public accounting professional who enjoys understanding a business, asking thoughtful questions, and turning audit findings into useful conversations.

• Lead assigned audit areas from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and completion.
• Perform substantive testing, evaluate internal controls, and document clear, well-supported conclusions.
• Prepare and review work papers, financial statements, and related disclosures.
• Coordinate client requests, resolve questions, and keep managers informed of progress and potential issues.
• Guide junior associates and provide practical feedback on their work.
• Identify accounting issues and research guidance with support from engagement leadership.

• Approximately 2 or more years of external audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; CPA or progress toward the CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience taking ownership of audit sections and communicating directly with clients.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Opportunities to build engagement leadership skills and progress toward management.
• Visibility with firm leadership and exposure to client decision makers.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.