Assurance Senior Associate

Compensation: $75000$95000 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.

Youll 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.

If youre looking for a firm that combines professional growth opportunities with a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture wed welcome a confidential conversation.

• $75000$95000 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 youll 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.

Youll 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

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
• CPA license or active CPA candidate preferred
• 24 years of public accounting experience
• Experience with audit review and compilation engagements
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with QuickBooks 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 developing others
• Has aspirations for future management opportunities
• Values collaboration learning and professional growth
• Appreciates a culture that supports both career success and work-life balance

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule
• CPA reimbursement
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education
• Mentorship and career development programs
• Professional denim dress code
• Strong work-life balance culture
• Advancement opportunities within a growing firm

Our client is a well-established public accounting and advisory firm known for exceptional client service technical expertise and a commitment to employee development. Serving privately held businesses nonprofit organizations professional service firms manufacturers construction companies and other growing organizations the firm provides audit accounting tax consulting valuation and advisory services designed to help clients achieve long-term success.

The organization has built a culture centered around collaboration mentorship professional growth and personal well-being. As the firm continues to grow they are seeking professionals who want challenging work meaningful client relationships strong leadership development and long-term career opportunities.

If youre ready to advance your Audit & Assurance career while working with a firm that genuinely invests in its people wed love to speak with you confidentially.