Full-Time
Assurance Senior Associate
Third Party Attestation Services
Updated on 9/3/2026
Direct Staffing
No salary listed
San Francisco, CA, USA
Remote
Up to 40% travel required.
Bachelor's, Master's
Category
 Accounting (1) |
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Required Skills
SQL
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Word/Pages/Docs
Oracle
Linux/Unix
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent is required.
- Two to three years of prior experience in public accounting is required.
- A master's degree in Accounting with a minor or dual major in Information Systems, or another relevant advanced degree, is preferred.
- One or more years of prior supervisory experience is preferred.
- Experience working with public companies or within an internal auditing environment is preferred.
- Experience performing control reviews is preferred.
- Experience performing SAS70 (now SOC), ISO 27001, or FISAP engagements is desired.
- CISA or CISSP certification is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
- Prior experience with assurance applications such as UNIX, OS400, and Linux; databases such as Oracle and SQL; and research tools is beneficial.
- A solid understanding of planning and coordinating the stages of an internal controls audit for a basic public or private company is required.
- Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations, including GAAP, GAAS, and Sarbanes-Oxley, is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and messaging to professionals at all levels, are required.
- The ability to multitask while working independently and within a group environment is required.
- Superior analytical and diagnostic skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions, are required.
- The ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Solid project management skills are required.
- The ability to interact successfully with professionals at all levels is required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day in-charge duties for planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up activities.
- Prepare third-party attestation reports.
- Apply governing standards as necessary.
- Document, validate, test, and assess various control systems.
- Act as the client contact for basic questions and information.
- Participate in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
- Travel up to 40%.
Desired Qualifications
- One or more years of prior supervisory experience.
- Experience working with public companies or within an internal auditing environment.
- Experience performing control reviews.
- Experience performing SAS70 (now SOC), ISO 27001, or FISAP engagements.
- CPA certification.
- Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing.
- Prior experience with assurance applications such as UNIX, OS400, and Linux; databases such as Oracle and SQL; and research tools.