Senior External Audit Associate

Kforce has a client in Boston, MA that is seeking a Senior External Audit Associate to support assurance engagements for private company clients. This role is responsible for executing financial statement audits, evaluating accounting and reporting matters, supporting engagement teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable auditing and accounting standards. The ideal candidate has strong private company external audit experience, knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards, and experience working in a public accounting or professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute external audit and assurance procedures for private company clients
• Review financial statements and supporting accounting documentation
• Apply U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and applicable auditing standards
• Identify audit risks and support development of appropriate audit procedures
• Research and resolve technical accounting and financial reporting issues
• Prepare and review audit documentation and workpapers
• Manage assigned engagement responsibilities, priorities, and deadlines
• Collaborate with clients and engagement teams to resolve audit issues
• Support and guide junior team members during engagement activities
• Analyze large and complex financial datasets.
• Utilize data analytics, automation, and digital audit tools to improve engagement efficiency
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide high-quality client service
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of external audit experience
• Significant private company external audit experience required
• Strong knowledge of external financial statements
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAS
• Experience working within public accounting, assurance, or professional services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification
• Big Four or large public accounting experience
• PCAOB audit experience
• Experience with audit automation and digital tools
• Data analytics and visualization experience
• Experience leading or coordinating audit engagement activities

Key Skills:

• External Audit
• Private Company Audits
• Assurance Services
• Financial Statement Auditing
• U.S. GAAP
• U.S. GAAS
• PCAOB Standards
• Technical Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Risk Assessment
• Audit Documentation
• Data Analytics
• Audit Automation
• Client Management
• Team Leadership

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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