Senior Audit Associate

Crete Professionals Alliance
Somerville, NJ, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

At Crete Professionals Alliance, we’re seeking a Senior Audit Associate who is ready to take their career to the next level! In this role, you will play a crucial role in assisting with financial audits and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial records with established accounting standards and regulations.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging engagements while enjoying access to advanced training and personalized mentorship to further enhance your expertise.

Join us and a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional growth!

Why Join Us? At Crete Professionals Alliance, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that prioritizes your growth and success.

We believe that investing in our team is the foundation of our future. With our remarkable expansion across the U.S., now is the perfect time to make your mark with us.

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and shine as a leader in our firm, we want to hear from you!

SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE

Job Overview : As a Senior Audit Associate, you will lead audit engagements, manage audit teams, and ensure the successful completion of audit assignments.

You will work closely with clients and the audit team to identify potential risks, assess financial data, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).

Your role will involve performing more complex audit procedures, mentoring junior team members, and providing critical insights to management.

Responsibilities :

Lead audit engagements from planning through completion for clients across various industries.

Supervise and review the work of junior associates, ensuring accuracy and completeness of audit documentation.

Assist in the development of audit strategies, risk assessments, and audit plans in collaboration with audit managers and partners.

Ensure that audit work adheres to the firm's quality standards, and that documentation meets professional guidelines.

Perform complex and high-risk areas of audits such as revenue recognition, asset valuation, liabilities, and internal control evaluations.

Identify and evaluate key risk areas and provide recommendations for process improvements to clients.

Execute substantive testing and assess internal controls for compliance with SOX, GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory frameworks.

Review and analyze financial statements and supporting documents to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Assist in drafting audit reports and communicate significant issues to the audit manager and client management.

Address client concerns and provide technical accounting guidance where needed.

Train, mentor, and provide feedback to junior audit associates to enhance their technical skills and audit knowledge.

Ensure that audit procedures comply with relevant regulatory requirements (GAAP, IFRS, SEC) and internal quality standards.

Manage multiple audit engagements concurrently, ensuring that budgets, timelines, and client expectations are met.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA designation is preferred, but not required.

2+ years of experience in auditing, with progressive responsibility in a public accounting environment.

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures (GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB standards).

Experience with accounting and / or audit software

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

About The Company :

Founded in June 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) aims to drive growth across accounting and professional service firms in the United States.

Our initial venture in August 2023 involved acquiring a majority interest in the non-attest assets of a top 300 US-based national firm, positioning us alongside the top 100 US accounting firms based on cumulative revenue.

With over ten partner firms, several deals under LOI, and substantial committed capital, Crete PA is poised to shortly become equivalent to a top 40 firm in terms of aggregate revenue, with ambitions to expand into a multi-country platform.

Supported by ZBS Partners, a firm managing over $500 million in assets, and led by cofounders experienced in developing multi-industry platforms, Crete PA partners with local firms to enhance their independence while boosting their revenue and profitability.

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.

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