Cherry Bekaert LLP

Senior Audit Associate

Cherry Bekaert LLP$75K — $99K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience, ideally with Not-for-Profit clients
  • Strong leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior staff
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Solid understanding of audit methodologies and financial reporting
  • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Commitment to integrity and quality in work

Responsibilities

  • Lead audit engagements from planning to completion with a focus on quality and efficiency
  • Develop and implement tailored audit approaches for Not-for-Profit organizations
  • Collaborate with Managers and Partners to identify engagement risks and enhance processes
  • Oversee audit staff, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback
  • Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures for accuracy
  • Conduct general audit procedures, including client communications and audit close coordination
  • Research and apply complex accounting and auditing guidance specific to nonprofit transactions
  • Build and maintain trusting relationships with clients during the audit process

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth
  • Emphasis on inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect
  • Flexibility to balance impactful work with personal life
  • Opportunities to innovate and engage in motivational work
  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision care
  • Generous Paid Time Off and retirement plans
  • Potential for annual bonuses and financial protection programs
Full Job Description
Join Cherry Bekaert's growing Audit practice in San Antonio as a Senior Associate focused on Not-for-Profit clients, where you'll play a key role in supporting mission-driven organizations that make a meaningful impact in their communities. This opportunity is especially exciting as our San Antonio presence expands following the acquisition of Calvetti Ferguson, bringing together deep local relationships with the strength of a national firm.

As a Senior Associate, you will:
  • Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality across deliverables
  • Develop and execute audit approaches tailored to Not-for-Profit organizations, including consideration of unique compliance and reporting requirements
  • Collaborate with Managers and Partners to identify engagement risks, improve processes, and deliver value to clients
  • Oversee and guide audit staff throughout engagements, including reviewing work and providing real-time feedback
  • Prepare and/or review financial statements and related disclosures
  • Complete general audit procedures such as client communications, resolving open items, and coordinating audit close activities
  • Research and apply accounting and auditing guidance to complex or nonprofit-specific transactions
  • Build strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted resource throughout the audit process
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and sharing leading practices with the team


What you bring to the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience, preferably with exposure to Not-for-Profit clients
  • Passion for delivering exceptional client service and supporting mission-driven organizations
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
  • Solid understanding of audit methodologies and financial reporting
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Uncompromising integrity and commitment to quality in all aspects of your work


What you can expect from us:
  • Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
  • The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
  • A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
  • Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
  • Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
  • Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures


Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:
$75,000 - $99,700 per year

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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