The Role
Perform audit procedures for technology and manufacturing clients, prepare work papers and adjusting trial balances, compile financial statements, manage engagement timelines, communicate findings, and build client relationships. The role requires strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, internal controls, audit methodologies, Microsoft Excel, and CaseWare or similar audit software. Some travel to client sites is required, with opportunities for CPA support and professional growth.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Aprio is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our Technology practice and deliver high-quality audit engagements for clients in the technology and manufacturing sectors. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to perform audit procedures, prepare work papers, and compile financial statements while fostering strong client and colleague relationships. You will bring a detail-oriented, client-focused approach to managing multiple engagements with professionalism and accuracy. This is an opportunity to grow your career within a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous development.
What You'll Gain/Impact
- Opportunity to deepen your technical audit expertise across the Technology and Manufacturing sectors
- Exposure to diverse client engagements that broaden your industry knowledge and sharpen your skills
- A collaborative team environment that supports your professional growth and path toward CPA licensure
- Hands-on experience with industry-leading audit tools, software, and methodologies
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately and skillfully performing audits
- Preparing audit work papers and adjusting trial balances
- Utilizing time management to plan and schedule client engagements
- Assembling trial balances and compiling financial statements into a written report to be presented
- Effectively communicating the accuracy of financial statements and other financial information to clients and co-workers
- Continuously fostering relationships with coworkers and clients
- Traveling to some to client sites
Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of experience in public accounting
- Developed specialization in Manufacturing and/or Technology industries
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with CaseWare or other audit software platforms
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment
- Master's degree preferred
- CPA license preferred
Leadership Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly to clients and colleagues
- Ability to independently manage engagement timelines and competing priorities
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support and contribute to team success
- Proactive approach to identifying issues and communicating solutions in a timely manner
- Demonstrates accountability, sound professional judgment, and integrity across all engagements
- Strong relationship-building skills with both clients and internal team members
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis and audit testing
- Experience with CaseWare or other audit software platforms
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS standards
- Ability to prepare and review audit work papers, trial balances, and financial statements accurately
- Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and audit methodologies
- Understanding of industry-specific accounting issues within Technology and/or Manufacturing sectors
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3-5 years of experience in public accounting
- Specialization in Manufacturing and/or Technology industries
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis and audit testing
- Experience with CaseWare or other audit software platforms
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS standards
- Ability to prepare and review audit work papers, trial balances, and financial statements accurately
- Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and audit methodologies
- Understanding of industry-specific accounting issues within Technology and/or Manufacturing sectors
- Master's degree
- CPA license
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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The Company
What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
