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DSB Rock Island lists this Senior Audit Associate opportunity in st paul, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Audit Associate
Build on your public accounting career with a Top 25 Twin Cities CPA firm—where leadership, collaboration, and exceptional client service go hand in hand.
DSB Rock Island is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our Assurance team. In this role, you'll lead key areas of audit, review, and compilation engagements while mentoring staff, serving as a primary client contact, and partnering with managers to deliver high-quality service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys developing others, strengthening client relationships, and continuing to grow their technical expertise in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll take ownership of engagement responsibilities while helping ensure high-quality client service and supporting the development of less experienced team members.
Lead fieldwork for audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held businesses and organizations
Perform risk assessments and assist in developing and executing audit and review plans
Complete advanced and complex audit testing procedures and prepare high-quality workpapers with minimal supervision
Draft reviewed and compiled financial statements, including disclosures
Review work prepared by Audit Associates, provide timely feedback, and assist with coaching and training
Research technical accounting and auditing issues and discuss recommendations with managers and partners
Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines while communicating potential scope changes or challenges
Serve as a primary client contact by responding promptly, gathering information, and building trusted relationships
Identify opportunities to improve firm processes, templates, and client service
Utilize firm technology, including CCH Axcess™, ProSystem fx® Engagement, Excel, and other audit software to deliver efficient, high-quality engagements
What We're Looking For
Strong technical knowledge of auditing principles and accounting standards
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple engagements while balancing deadlines and priorities
Experience reviewing work, mentoring team members, and providing constructive feedback
Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and exceptional client service
Desire to contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture built on integrity and trust
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
3–5 years of public accounting audit experience preferred
Active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred
Experience leading engagement areas, reviewing staff work, and interacting directly with clients preferred
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 (depending on education, experience, and CPA progress)
How We Operate EOS®
Clear expectations. Ongoing support. Strong communication. Ownership and accountability. At DSB Rock Island, we believe people do their best work when they have the tools, direction, and encouragement to grow.
If you're looking to strengthen your public accounting career with a firm that invests in your growth and development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and grow with DSB Rock Island.
DSB Rock Island is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
st paul, MN, 55130, US
Who can apply
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