Senior Audit Associate

Pay: $71,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Become an owner from day one at a 100% employee-owned CPA firm
• Grow your career in a highly visible audit role with strong mentorship and advancement potential
• Work with a diverse client base, including privately held businesses and nonprofits
• Enjoy flexibility, work-life balance, and reduced busy season hours
• Build long-term financial upside through an ESOP while doing meaningful client-facing work

Location: Hamilton, Ohio. This role offers flexibility with either a hybrid schedule or a fully in-office setup for the right candidate.

Note: To be considered, you should have 2+ years of public accounting audit experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and either a CPA or a clear commitment to obtaining one. We are seeking candidates with permanent U.S. work authorization.

About Us

We are a growth-minded public accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations with audit, tax, accounting, and strategic financial guidance. Our team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to helping both our clients and our people grow. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagements for privately held companies and nonprofit organizations
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple phases of client engagements
• Build strong client relationships and provide responsive, consultative service
• Review work, mentor staff, and help develop less experienced team members
• Apply strong technical skills and attention to detail to deliver accurate, high-quality work
• Stay current on accounting standards, audit methodologies, and industry developments
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on excellence, growth, and long-term client success
• Grow into broader leadership opportunities as your experience and responsibilities expand

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting audit experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
• CPA preferred, or strong path toward obtaining licensure
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple engagements
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills preferred
• QuickBooks Online experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a place where you can build a real career, not just hold a job. You will have the chance to grow in a supportive environment, gain valuable client exposure, enjoy meaningful flexibility, and participate in the long-term success of an employee-owned firm.

JPC-946

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: 2+ years of public accounting audit experience, accounting degree, and permanent U.S. work authorization

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands:

  • 2 years directly relevant experience: $71,000–$78,000

  • 3 years directly relevant experience: $78,000–$85,000

  • 4+ years directly relevant experience / stronger fit: $85,000–$90,000

  • Strong CPA-track / standout candidate: top of range

Submission Email: Diane - dglover@kirschcpa.com;ldonnelly@kirschcpa.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Employee-owned CPA/advisory firm in Hamilton serving privately held businesses and nonprofits. Need a 2–5 year public accounting audit candidate, ideally CPA or on track, who can handle audit/review engagements and grow into leadership. Big sells are ESOP ownership, hybrid flexibility, mentorship, and lighter busy season hours.

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• Client job title: Senior Audit Associate

• Location: Hamilton, OH

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