Senior Audit Associate (Public Accounting & Assurance)

An established, highly respected regional CPA firm in the Greater Cincinnati area is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join their team. If you are looking for a clear path to career advancement without the grueling, high-turnover environment of traditional public firms, this organization stands out. They offer a highly manageable busy season, true remote flexibility, and a unique firm-funded wealth-building structure. 
 

• Location: Greater Cincinnati Area (Hybrid) 
• Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 + Generous Profit-Sharing & Capital Growth Plan 
• Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 

 
What Makes This Opportunity Different: 

• Firm-Funded Wealth Building: In addition to a competitive base salary and standard 401(k), this firm features an enhanced capital accumulation and profit-sharing plan that builds real long-term net worth for employees. 
• Burnout Mitigation: Busy season hours are intentionally managed and capped below the industry standard, complemented by hybrid flexibility and Summer Fridays with reduced hours. 
• Professional Progression: Benefit from a structured, milestone-based coaching and development framework designed to fast-track your path to Supervisor and Manager. 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations from planning through wrap-up. 
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and financial statements ensuring GAAP compliance. 
• Supervise, mentor, and field-review the work of staff accountants on engagements. 
• Identify operational risks and internal control improvements, collaborating directly with managers and partners to deliver client insights. 
• Build strong, trusted relationships with privately held businesses, family-owned companies, and local nonprofits. 

 
Required Qualifications: 

• 2–5 years of public accounting audit or assurance experience. 
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. 
• Proven experience executing external audit procedures and compiling financial statements. 
• Strong baseline understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, and deadline management. 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active CPA license or active progress toward completing the CPA exam. 
• Experience supervising staff or leading small engagement teams in the field. 
• Familiarity navigating various client accounting systems (such as QuickBooks Online) to extract and analyze financial data. 

 
Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive base salary ($75k-$100k) with performance-based incentives. 
• Enhanced company-funded retirement and profit-sharing allocations. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. 
• Generous PTO package, parental leave, and ongoing CPA exam support. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA offers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards.
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