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Senior Audit Associate

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Vaco by Highspring
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Public Accounting, Auditor Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Location

NYC, hybrid

About the Firm

We are partnering with a leading national public accounting and advisory firm known for fostering a collaborative, flexible work culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an Audit Senior to join a growing Audit & Assurance practice. In this role, you will lead financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements from initial planning through fieldwork and wrap-up. You will serve as the primary on-site lead, supervising junior staff and managing client relationships to ensure technical accuracy and timely deliverable execution.

Key Responsibilities Engagement Leadership & Execution
  • Procedure Management: Plan and execute audit, review, and compilation procedures, including internal controls testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures under U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
  • Full Lifecycle Oversight: Coordinate day-to-day engagement duties-from initial planning and scoping to fieldwork and final wrap-up-ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
  • Technical Compliance: Ensure all audit work papers and financial reporting comply with firm quality standards, regulatory requirements, and GAAP guidelines.
Client Relations & Team Supervision
  • Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and supervise staff associates, providing constructive real-time feedback and technical guidance during fieldwork.
  • Client Engagement: Serve as a key day-to-day touchpoint for clients, maintaining open lines of communication and building collaborative long‑term relationships.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging auditing standards, and firm‑wide technical training.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business field.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm.
  • Active CPA license OR 150-credit hour eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
  • Solid grounding in U.S. GAAP and GAAS; excellent written/verbal communication; strong analytical and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands‑on experience with audit software tools (e.g., Case Ware, Case View, or similar engagement software).
Audit Senior (Public Accounting) Title

Senior Audit Associate / Audit Senior

Location

NYC, hybrid

Salary

$125,000 base

About the Firm

We are partnering with a leading national public accounting and advisory firm known for fostering a collaborative, flexible work culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an Audit Senior to join a growing Audit & Assurance practice. In this role, you will lead financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements from initial planning through fieldwork and wrap‑up. You will serve as the primary on-site lead, supervising junior staff and managing client relationships to ensure technical accuracy and timely deliverable execution.

Key Responsibilities Engagement Leadership & Execution
  • Procedure Management: Plan and execute audit, review, and compilation procedures, including internal controls testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures under U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
  • Full Lifecycle Oversight: Coordinate day‑to‑day engagement duties-from initial planning and scoping to fieldwork and final wrap‑up-ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
  • Technical Compliance: Ensure all audit work papers and financial reporting comply with firm quality standards, regulatory requirements, and GAAP guidelines.
Client Relations & Team Supervision
  • Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and supervise staff associates, providing constructive real‑time feedback and technical guidance during fieldwork.
  • Client Engagement: Serve as a key day-to-day touchpoint for clients, maintaining open lines of communication and building collaborative…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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