Senior Audit Associate

Compensation: $75000$100000 Base ESOP Ownership Benefits Career Advancement Opportunity

Location: Hamilton Ohio
Schedule: On-Site

Our client an award-winning and 100% employee-owned CPA and advisory firm is seeking a talented Senior Audit Associate to join its growing Assurance practice in Hamilton.

This is more than a traditional audit role.

Its an opportunity to work directly with privately held businesses family-owned organizations nonprofit entities and leadership teams while developing your technical expertise mentoring staff and building a long-term career within a firm where employees share directly in the success they help create.

As an employee-owner youll have the opportunity to build both your career and your financial future while gaining meaningful client exposure leadership opportunities and access to a culture built around work-life balance professional development and collaboration.

If youre looking for an opportunity to expand your assurance experience while positioning yourself for future leadership roles wed welcome a confidential conversation.

• $75000$100000 base salary
• 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible scheduling options
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Summer Fridays with reduced hours
• Manageable busy season expectations
• THRIVE career coaching and development program
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Opportunity to mentor and develop staff
• Clear path toward Audit Manager and future leadership roles
• Collaborative transparent culture

Exceptional candidates with CPA credentials advanced assurance experience nonprofit expertise or demonstrated leadership abilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is an award-winning CPA and advisory firm serving privately held businesses family-owned companies nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurs.

The firm provides services including:

• Audit & Assurance
• Reviews & Compilations
• Advisory Services
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Consulting
• Accounting Services

Unlike larger firms where professionals often become highly specialized team members have the opportunity to develop meaningful client relationships and gain broad exposure across industries and engagement types.

As a Senior Audit Associate youll play a key role in planning coordinating and executing assurance engagements while working closely with managers partners and client leadership teams.

Youll gain valuable exposure to:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews & Compilations
• Assurance Engagements
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting
• Client Advisory Services
• Team Leadership & Mentorship

This position provides the ideal combination of technical development client interaction and leadership growth.

• Lead audit review and assurance engagement work
• Assist in planning and coordinating engagement activities
• Prepare and review financial statements and audit workpapers
• Ensure engagements are completed efficiently and accurately
• Help maintain compliance with professional and firm standards

• Identify accounting reporting and audit risks
• Analyze financial information and supporting documentation
• Research technical accounting and assurance matters
• Recommend improvements to financial reporting processes
• Stay current on evolving accounting and auditing standards

• Build trusted relationships with clients
• Communicate engagement updates and findings effectively
• Deliver exceptional client service and responsiveness
• Assist clients with financial reporting and compliance questions
• Help identify opportunities to provide additional value

• Supervise and mentor staff accountants
• Review work and provide constructive feedback
• Assist with training and onboarding initiatives
• Collaborate with managers and partners on engagement strategy
• Help develop future leaders within the firm

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
• 25 years of public accounting audit experience
• Experience with audit review compilation or assurance engagements
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong client service orientation

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys working directly with clients
• Wants leadership opportunities early in their career
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• Enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Values work-life balance and flexibility
• Wants a clear path for advancement
• Appreciates a collaborative employee-focused culture

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Maternity and parental leave
• Flexible scheduling options
• Work-from-home opportunities
• Summer Fridays
• Professional development programs
• THRIVE coaching and career planning
• Strong advancement opportunities

Many Senior Audit Associate opportunities focus only on execution.

This opportunity provides visibility ownership and growth.

Youll work directly with clients gain exposure to leadership mentor developing professionals and participate in meaningful engagements that contribute to client success. Through employee ownership your contributions help build value not only for the firm but also for your own future.

Combined with the firms commitment to career coaching flexibility and professional development this creates an opportunity for ambitious professionals seeking more than just another public accounting position.

Our client is an award-winning employee-owned CPA and advisory firm dedicated to helping businesses nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurs succeed. Through a culture built on transparency accountability collaboration and continuous growth the firm has created an environment where professionals can build rewarding long-term careers while maintaining balance and personal fulfillment.

Employees benefit from meaningful client relationships leadership accessibility professional development opportunities and the unique ability to participate directly in the firms success through employee ownership.

If youre a Senior Audit Associate seeking employee ownership leadership opportunities meaningful client exposure and a clear path for career advancement wed love to speak with you confidentially.