Senior Audit/Assurance Associate in Charlotte, NC

Senior Audit/Assurance Associate job description

At this level, auditors should have at least three years of experience in public accounting or internal auditing, and a CPA is required. Professionals in this role must have strong technical auditing and accounting skills, and analytical, communication and research abilities. Firms also look for accountants who build their professional visibility and enhance the business’s visibility through professional and community outreach. Firms also look for senior auditors who have strong business writing skills and the proven ability to clearly present their findings and recommendations.

Typical senior audit/assurance associate duties:

Conducting audit field work in assigned areas

Preparing audit reports

Communicating findings and recommendations to senior management

Assisting in audit planning

Supervising and mentoring entry-level audit staff

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Accounting and tax software proficiency

Audit analytics and reporting

Audit documentation

Audit planning and execution

Client relationship management

Financial statement audits

GAAP and IFRS

Internal controls

IT audit

Risk assessment

SOX compliance

Salary for Senior Audit/Assurance Associate in Charlotte, NC

77591 - 101888

Low

77591

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

91960

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

101888

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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