Senior Audit Assurance Associate 100% Remote

Candidates without 3-5 years public accounting audit experience will not be considered*** Looking to slow down from big firm pace? Looking to get back into public accounting after a taking an extended break? Not wanting to work 90 hours a week during busy season? Want to work as much or as little as you need?This company is a fast-growing boutique full-service CPA firm located in Utah seeking an experienced senior audit associate. Their model is very different from the typical CPA firm. Work on your own schedule, 100% remotely from home anywhere in the country. No travel, very competitive compensation. None of the large firm headaches. They value your personal life, your relationships – if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. This role is a contractor role where you have flexibility to work at your pace. Ideally, work more during busy season Jan-May, then slow down for the summer, spend more time with family etc.Your Key ResponsibilitiesYou will manage/perform the entire client audit process from start to finish by: Delivering quality auditing services to clients and their stakeholders. Demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations Collaborating to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk. Performing field work, manage engagement economics and inform supervisors of the audit engagement status. Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with audit client personnel, assess audit clients' satisfaction and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year.Skills And Attributes For SuccessStrong public accounting assurance and auditing skillStrong leadership and project management skillsStrong self-management skillsChallenge audit procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques.Strong written and verbal communication skills Integrity within a professional environment Able to manage multiple engagements and deadline-driven Strong work ethicTo qualify for the role you must have Active CPA license, or be on track to obtain CPA license. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Masters degree highly preferred. At least 3-5 years of Assurance audit experience in a large regional or national Public Accounting Firm. (Candidates without this specific experience will not be considered).What They Really Look ForMotivated, self-managed individuals with personalities. Yes, personalities. They think they are fun to work with, they want you to enjoy working with them, and they want to enjoy working with you.