Audit Senior Associate - Financial Institutions at NorthPoint Search Group – Atlanta, Georgia

Who: An experienced public accounting professional with at least two years of audit experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

What: Supervises financial institution audits and prepares financial statements while developing expertise in specialized accounting and auditing requirements.

When: Full-time role available immediately.

Where: Within a confidential professional services firm serving financial institution clients.

Why: To support high-quality audit execution, strengthen technical capabilities, and contribute to efficient client service delivery.

Office Environment: A collaborative, team-oriented setting that values accuracy, communication, and professional development.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:
The Senior Auditor supports and supervises audit engagements for financial institutions, performs detailed GAAP-based procedures, develops specialized industry expertise, and mentors staff while ensuring client confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise financial statement audits, internal audits, and financial statement preparation engagements for financial institutions under the direction of the engagement manager.
- Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
- Prepare and index working papers and perform GAAP procedures to validate financial accuracy.
- Develop proficiency in GAAP, OCBOA, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation.
- Build expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters unique to financial institutions.
- Communicate effectively with clients to obtain necessary information with minimal disruption.
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff auditors.

Qualifications:
- Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
- Minimum of two years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility and experience leading engagements.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork abilities.