Audit Senior Associate (CPA)
Location: Boston, MA
Job Type: Direct Placement
Company: ARC Group
Category: Administration
Job Description Apply Now
The Audit Senior Associate (CPA) role is a key position within a leading public accounting firm, offering comprehensive exposure to financial statement audits and client advisory services. This full-time opportunity in Boston, MA, is structured as a hybrid role, requiring two days in the office each week and enabling professionals to work collaboratively with clients and team members both onsite and remotely. As an Audit Senior Associate, you will leverage your strong auditing knowledge and technical skill set to add value to client organizations while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.
In the role of Audit Senior Associate (CPA), you will serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base, engaging with organizations to understand their unique operations, business objectives, and risk profiles. Through this engagement, you will apply advanced auditing standards and innovative technology solutions to drive audit quality and efficiency. This position offers a pathway for career advancement, with robust mentorship, training, and networking opportunities provided by the firm to help you reach your professional goals. Working in Boston, MA, you will find a vibrant financial and business community that fosters growth and innovation within the accounting sector.
As a member of the audit engagement team, you will take on leadership responsibilities, including supervising and mentoring junior associates and interns, managing audit processes, and overseeing engagement budgets. You will be expected to maintain a high level of communication with clients, ensuring that expectations are met and that any emerging accounting or regulatory issues are clearly explained. The Audit Senior Associate (CPA) role also includes active participation in the firm’s recruiting and professional events, supporting the organization’s mission to attract and develop top talent.
To succeed in this full-time Audit Senior Associate (CPA) position, candidates must bring a solid foundation in public accounting and experience with in-charge auditing roles. The ability to handle multiple engagements, prioritize tasks, and adapt to evolving industry technologies is essential. Candidates are expected to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure or be eligible for certification. The position involves some travel, up to 25%, as needed to fulfill client commitments and engagement demands.
The Audit Senior Associate (CPA) role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about audit quality, client service, and continuous learning. If you are ready to take the next step in your audit career and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, click the job application button today to apply and join the team in Boston, MA.
Audit Senior Associate (CPA) - Summary- Key member of a public accounting firm’s audit team
- Hybrid position with two days onsite in Boston, MA
- Opportunity to work with diverse client organizations
- Growth-focused environment with mentorship and training
- Lead and execute financial statement audits, managing engagement budgets and deadlines
- Communicate audit processes and findings to clients, providing guidance on accounting and regulatory developments
- Supervise, train, and mentor audit associates and interns, offering feedback and support for professional development
- Design audit procedures utilizing advanced technology and innovation tools
- Research accounting and auditing matters, documenting conclusions in accordance with industry standards
- Participate in professional networking and recruiting events representing the firm
- Build technical and professional expertise through ongoing training programs
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support audit quality and client service
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans and company match options
- Opportunities for bonuses and performance incentives
- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
- Access to training, mentorship, and career development resources
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing responsibilities
- Meets educational requirements for CPA certification or is CPA-eligible
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements with competing priorities
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
- Demonstrated leadership in audit engagements
- Proficient in leveraging audit technology and automation tools
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable to hybrid work environments and evolving client needs
- Committed to continuous professional growth and learning
- This full-time Audit Senior Associate (CPA) role is based in Boston, MA, with a hybrid schedule
- Engagements may require travel to client sites up to 25% of the time
- Participation in firm-sponsored training and networking events is encouraged
- Equal Opportunity Employer: The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and complies with all applicable EEO laws and regulations
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button for consideration