Perform audits for private and closely held companies, prepare audit workpapers and financial statements, assemble trial balances, manage engagement schedules, communicate findings, and maintain strong client relationships. The role requires accounting expertise, public accounting experience, proficiency with Excel and CaseWare, and collaboration within audit teams. Travel to client sites may be required. A master's degree, CPA license, and manufacturing or technology specialization are preferred.
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Aprio is seeking a Senior Associate in Audit to deliver high-quality assurance services to private and closely-held companies across a range of industries. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to perform audits, prepare financial statements, and provide clients with the confidence and insight they need to make sound business decisions. You will serve as a trusted advisor while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing audit team. This is an opportunity to deepen your technical specialization and grow within a nationally recognized, forward-thinking firm.
What You'll Gain/ Impact
- Opportunity to build deep technical expertise across audit engagements and diverse client industries
- Exposure to a broad range of private and closely-held company clientsAbility to develop trusted advisor relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Growth within a high-growth, PCAOB-registered firm committed to professional excellence and innovation
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform audits accurately and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards
- Prepare audit work papers and adjusting trial balancesPlan and schedule client engagements using effective time management
- Assemble trial balances and compile financial statements into written reports for presentation
- Communicate the accuracy of financial statements and financial information clearly to clients and team members
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
- Travel to client sites as needed to support engagement delivery
Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of experience in public accountingProficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with CaseWare or comparable audit software
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
- Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Preferred: Active CPA license
- Preferred: Developed specialization in Manufacturing and/or Technology industries
The application window is anticipated to close on December 1, 2026 and may be extended as needed.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
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