Job Title: Audit Senior Associate
Location: Onsite Hybrid Wichita KS US
Pay: $80000 $110000 / year
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join our growing audit this role you will lead audit engagements train and mentor staff and collaborate with clients to enhance their financial reporting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with prior public accounting experience to leverage their technical expertise in audits while developing leadership skills in a supportive team-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage financial statement audits from planning through completion.
- Perform in-charge auditor responsibilities including budgeting and client communication.
- Train mentor and supervise audit associates and interns.
- Communicate engagement expectations and provide regular feedback to team members.
- Research accounting and auditing matters and document conclusions.
- Apply audit technology tools to design efficient procedures and deliver insights.
- Stay current on US GAAP GAAS PCAOB standards and regulatory changes.
- Represent the firm at recruiting and professional networking events.
- Travel to client sites as required (up to 25%).
Must Haves / Requirements Summary:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Economics Finance Mathematics or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of progressive external audit experience (public accounting required; Big 4 preferred).
- Meets CPA education requirements in the state of employment.
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP GAAS and PCAOB standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA designation or actively pursuing certification.
- Prior experience auditing manufacturing industry clients.
- Exposure to automation and digitization tools in the audit process.
- Proven ability to build strong client and team relationships.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for performance incentives.
- Health dental and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Paid time off holidays and continuing education support.
- Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Screening Questions:
- Do you have at least 2 years (or 2 busy seasons) of external audit experience in public accounting
- Do you meet the CPA education requirements in the state of Kansas
- Are you able to travel up to 25% to client sites as needed