Senior Audit Associate — Public Accounting

Senior Audit Associate — Public Accounting Orion Placement - 5.0 Dublin, OH Job Details Full-time $64,000 - $90,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork CPA Research Master's degree Bachelor's degree Accounting firm experience Certified Internal Auditor Full Job Description Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a Top 100 business advisory and accounting firm with a genuine "People First" culture — the kind of firm where your growth is taken seriously, not just talked about Work on a diverse assurance client portfolio and build real technical depth in GAAP, GAAS, and internal controls — the experience that defines a long-term audit career Clear path to advancement with robust mentorship, leadership development programs, and CPA exam support — your career roadmap is built in from day one Earn a competitive salary with bonus and incentive programs on top of your base Benefit from four weeks of PTO, 12 paid holidays (including 3 floating), and a firm culture that protects work-life balance — not just in writing, but in practice 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution that is fully vested from the start — no waiting period Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day, plus FSA/HSA options, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability Paid maternity and parental leave programs Fun team events and a collegial office culture that makes showing up worth it

Location:

Based in Dublin, OH or Zanesville, OH — this is an on-site role in a professional, team-oriented office environment where collaboration is at the heart of how we work.

Note:

This role requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting (or a related field) and 2+ years of hands-on audit or assurance experience. Candidates without a relevant accounting background or direct audit experience will not be considered. About Us We are a growing regional accounting and business advisory firm ranked among the nation's Top 100 practices. With over 400 professionals across multiple offices, we serve closely held businesses and organizations with services spanning audit and assurance, tax, and consulting. We are committed to building a firm where talented professionals can do their best work, pursue meaningful careers, and feel genuinely supported at every stage. Confidential Employer. Job Description As a Senior Audit Associate, you will be a key contributor on assurance engagements — working directly with clients and mentoring junior team members. Day-to-day, you will: Apply GAAP and GAAS knowledge to live client engagements — drafting financial statements with disclosures, supporting conclusions with authoritative literature, and researching intermediate accounting topics independently Execute audit fieldwork with a sharp eye for detail: identifying areas where testing should be expanded or reduced, documenting findings in line with firm methodology, and flagging deviations to senior team members Evaluate and document the operating effectiveness of client internal control systems and recommend improvements to internal controls and accounting procedures Serve as in-charge on review and audit engagements, contributing meaningfully to planning, coordination, and execution Collaborate closely with engagement teams — sharing ideas, raising questions, and building the kind of professional judgment that defines strong auditors Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, professional communication at every stage of the engagement Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required; Master's in Accountancy preferred 2+ years of relevant audit or assurance experience required Experience acting as in-charge on review or audit engagements strongly preferred Solid working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and professional auditing standards Basic experience supervising or mentoring junior staff preferred CPA license or active pursuit of CPA preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team setting and manage competing deadlines with accuracy Willingness to travel as needed Why You Will Love Working Here This is a firm that invests in its people — not just with competitive pay and excellent benefits, but with structured learning programs, soft skills workshops, leadership development, and genuine mentorship relationships. You will work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you grow, take on increasing responsibility, and build the career you came here for. The culture is collaborative, the expectations are clear, and the path forward is yours to shape.

JPC-1232

Pay:

$64,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a relevant field? Do you have

GAAP/GAAS

experience? Y/N Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain. In what city/state do you currently reside? What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered. This role is on-site at the Dublin, Zanesville, Wooster, New Philadelphia, Ohio, location. Confirm you are okay with this:

Y/N Experience:

public accounting audit: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person