Senior Audit Associate

We are looking for a Senior Audit Associate to join a growing public accounting team in Norwood, Massachusetts. This position is ideal for an audit specialist with experience serving nonprofit organizations who wants to take on broader engagement ownership while continuing to develop in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with associates and clients, contribute to high-quality audit delivery, and support multiple engagements in a firm that values career growth and work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate several audit engagements at once, helping keep fieldwork, deliverables, and client communication on schedule.
• Examine and refine audit workpapers for nonprofit and for-profit clients, with most assignments focused on nonprofit organizations.
• Partner with audit managers and firm leadership to address client accounting matters and support accurate, timely reporting.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to audit associates assigned to engagements and review their work for completeness and quality.
• Assess complex audit issues, identify practical solutions, and apply sound judgment throughout the engagement process.
• Ensure engagements are performed in accordance with applicable auditing standards, reporting requirements, and firm policies.
• Communicate proactively with clients to gather information, resolve questions, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment by supporting process improvement, knowledge sharing, and ongoing staff development.
• 2+ years of audit experience in public accounting, with 2-3 years strongly preferred for this level.
• Demonstrated experience working with nonprofit clients
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements in a deadline-driven setting while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Knowledge of financial statement audits, audit compliance, and related documentation standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, managers, and entry-level staff.