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Whitley Penn · 1 day ago

Audit Senior Associate

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Whitley Penn is a leading CPA and Consulting firm, and they are looking for an Audit Senior Associate to join their team. This role involves leading audit engagements, managing client relationships, and supervising junior staff while ensuring compliance with auditing standards.

AccountingProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead audit engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and ensuring deadlines are met

Build relationships with clients by developing an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives; learn to apply this knowledge to enhance engagements, identify issues, and make recommendations for improvements

Manage client deadline expectations, monitor actual performance against budget, and continually communicate engagement status to Managers

Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of staff prepared work papers, and evaluating performance on engagements

Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and how they apply to engagements

Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities

Qualification

CPA certificationExternal audit experienceGenerally Accepted Auditing StandardsAnalytical skillsAccounting principlesWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam playerPositive attitude

Required

External audit experience

CPA certification or CPA eligibility with certification in progress

2+ years of public accounting external audit experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude and a team player who takes initiative and has an eagerness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge