Assurance Senior Associate

Assurance Senior Associate Audit & Assurance | Client Advisory | CPA Growth Opportunity | Hybrid Flexibility

Compensation: $75,000-$95,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Career Advancement

Location: Westlake, Ohio (Hybrid)

Our client, a highly respected and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to join its expanding Audit & Assurance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional looking to take the next step toward leadership while gaining meaningful exposure to clients, engagement management, and increasingly complex accounting and assurance matters.

You’ll work directly with privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, professional service firms, manufacturers, construction companies, and other growing organizations while developing your technical expertise, client advisory capabilities, and supervisory skills.

• $75,000-$95,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule
• CPA reimbursement program
• Strong mentorship and leadership development
• Diverse client exposure across multiple industries
• Meaningful client interaction and engagement ownership
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Clear advancement path toward Supervisor and Manager-level roles

Exceptional candidates with advanced audit experience, CPA credentials, specialized industry expertise, or demonstrated leadership capabilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As an Assurance Senior Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit, review, and compilation services while helping develop junior team members and serving as a trusted resource to clients.

You’ll gain valuable experience managing engagements, reviewing work, identifying accounting issues, and helping clients navigate financial reporting requirements.

This role offers exposure to:

• Audit & Assurance Services
• Financial Reporting
• GAAP & Professional Standards
• Client Advisory Services
• Staff Development & Mentorship
• Career Advancement & Leadership Growth

• Assist clients with audits, reviews, compilations, and financial reporting requirements
• Plan and execute assurance engagements while ensuring quality and compliance
• Develop expertise in GAAP and various financial reporting frameworks
• Analyze financial information and identify accounting issues and opportunities
• Assist clients in improving financial processes and reporting accuracy

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service
• Serve as a primary point of contact on assigned engagements
• Communicate accounting and financial reporting matters clearly and effectively
• Assist clients in addressing business and operational challenges

• Supervise audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Review work prepared by associates and provide constructive feedback
• Mentor and develop junior staff members
• Assist with training and onboarding efforts
• Promote a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Stay current on evolving accounting and auditing standards
• Develop expertise in specialized industries and service offerings
• Participate in ongoing training and continuing education opportunities
• Build the skills necessary for advancement into future leadership positions

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA license or active CPA candidate preferred
• 2-4 years of public accounting experience
• Experience with audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with Quick Books, Sage, SAP, or similar accounting software
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to professionalism and client service excellence

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys working directly with clients and solving problems
• Wants increased engagement ownership and leadership responsibility
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Enjoys mentoring and…