Senior Program Associate Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

We are currently seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to join our team!

At Boulay, our Assurance team does more than deliver audits—we help clients build confidence in their financial reporting and make informed business decisions. Our team works with a diverse range of clients, from privately held businesses to publicly traded companies, providing audit, review, and other attestation services.

The Assurance Senior Associate plays a key role in delivering high-quality audit, review, and attestation services to clients across a variety of industries. In this role, you'll take ownership of significant portions of engagements, performing testing procedures, preparing financial statements, evaluating financial reporting processes, and contributing to engagement planning. This role also offers leadership opportunities through coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of less experienced team members. Work is performed both in the office and at client locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area, providing valuable exposure to a wide variety of organizations and business environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and other attestation services for clients across various industries.
• Assist with engagement planning, risk assessment, testing procedures, and financial statement preparation.
• Review work completed by associates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards.
• Research technical accounting issues and contribute to client communications and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to improve processes and address business challenges.
• Monitor engagement progress, communicate status updates, and help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Support staff development by sharing knowledge and serving as a resource throughout engagements.
• Contribute to a collaborative, positive team environment, especially during busy periods.
• Maintain accurate time reporting, project documentation, scheduling, and client records.
• Stay current on accounting standards, industry trends, and professional development requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 150 credit hours
• 2+ years of Public Accounting or general accounting experience
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in various accounting and other software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of all areas of the general ledger
• Knowledge of financial statement procedures and the ability to distinguish between material and immaterial items
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and knowledge of review, compilation, and auditing standards
• Ability to differentiate between different types of engagements and the processes required (i.e. compilation, review, and audit)
• Ability to creatively solve problems, analyze client data and the ability to delegate, supervise, and review work of less experienced staff

The annual salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $102,000. This salary range reflects the anticipated responsibilities and qualifications of a successful candidate for this role. Final compensation may vary depending upon an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Individuals may be eligible for additional compensation in the form of incentives, commissions, profit sharing, and more, depending on the role. Boulay offers a wide range of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible schedules, hybrid (or remote, as applicable) work environment, paid time away, and more.

Boulay is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all applicants. If you require any accommodation, contact Jenna at jtackmier@boulaygroup.com.

Boulay is committed to attracting and developing highly talented professionals while providing a premier and inclusive candidate experience. Our Talent Acquisition Team strives to source and recruit diverse talent with an entrepreneurial mindset who will help contribute to the Firm's continued success.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home