Senior Audit Associate

Stambaugh Ness (SN) is a professional services firm serving clients nationally with a singular focus on architecture, engineering, and related industries. With Stambaugh Ness, clients have access to a wide array of services – including advisory, technology, and accounting and tax – that enable them to meet compliance requirements, avoid risk, thrive, and grow. 

As a Senior Associate within our Assurance Team, you will…

Play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality audit, review, and compilation services to our AEC clients. You will lead engagement planning, perform and review substantive testing, evaluate internal controls, guide junior team members, and ensure compliance with professional and firm standards while providing exceptional client service.

This role needs a combination of technical assurance expertise, leadership, mentoring skills, project management, and business acumen to deliver value to our clients and contribute to the growth and success of our practice.

This is a remote position that can work from anywhere within the United States. We are committed to finding the right person for this role. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until they are identified. If you believe you have the skills, passion, and experience to excel in this position, please feel free to submit your application at any time.

What you’ll do at SN:

• Lead and execute audit engagements following established plans, procedures, and timelines.
• Conduct audit planning and risk assessments to understand client operations and tailor audit approaches.
• Perform and oversee substantive testing on financial transactions, internal controls, and account balances.
• Review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Review staff workpapers, providing feedback to ensure quality and professional standards are met.
• Collaborate with Managers/Directors to resolve engagement issues and deliver recommendations for improvement.
• Communicate regularly with clients to gather information, provide updates, and strengthen relationships.
• Stay up-to-date on evolving GAAP and auditing standards and integrate changes into engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

What you may have done before:

• Served as a Senior Accountant or Senior Auditor in a public accounting firm
• Worked on audit, review, and compilation engagements, ideally with AEC or professional services clients
• Led or supervised staff on assurance engagements

What it takes to be a Senior Audit Associate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting focused on audit, review, and compilation
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards
• Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Excel; data analytics tools are a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to mentor staff and manage multiple engagements
• Passion for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry

The hiring process:

• Stage 1 (Preliminary Screening Call) with a member of our recruitment team
• Stage 2 (Hiring Manager Interview) with the leader of Assurance team
• Stage 3 (Behavioral Interview & Senior Manager & Director Interview) with a member of our HR team and 2 interviews with a Director and Senior Manager on the Assurance Team
• Stage 4 (Offer)

What's in it for you: 

• Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three health insurance plans to fit your needs and budget; get access to a variety of insurance, telehealth, Employee Assistance Program offerings, and other health & wellness benefits  
• Work-from-home Flexibility: Work from anywhere within the US in a modern, connected, virtual environment, giving you freedom and flexibility to integrate work into your life  
• Time Off When You Need It: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays 
• Flexible Spending Options: