Senior Associate – Audit, Affordable Housing

EisnerAmper

. Lead engagement management through internal communication and engagement-status tracking .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audit management, compliance testing, and financial statement preparation, with a strong focus on Affordable Housing. Proven ability to mentor team members and effectively communicate with clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Audit ManagementCompliance TestingFinancial Statement PreparationMentoringAffordable Housing Experience

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Hard Skills

Engagement ManagementAudit File PreparationTrial Balance ReviewGeneral Ledger ReviewAJE DraftingRJE DraftingATB DraftingCertification PreparationHUD ComplianceNFP Audit Experience

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationTeam LeadershipInternal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEA

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingComplianceAuditAssuranceFinancial Statements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engagement management through internal communication and engagement-status tracking
Review engagement letters prepared by Associates
Review confirmations, including debt and syndicator confirmations
Communicate directly with clients regarding request lists and confirmations
Review or perform compliance testing for difficult HUD, RD, and NFP audits
Prepare audit files with trial balances, general ledgers, bank statements, and supporting documents
Prepare 10%, contractor and owner certifications, and DCRs
Review financial statement changes and draft AJEs, RJEs, and ATBs
Review or prepare final financial statements and lock-down files
Participate in firm initiatives
Mentor Associates and interns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field
2+ years of progressive audit and/or assurance experience
Previous experience working in Affordable Housing preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field preferred
CPA or EA credentialing preferred
Ability to work in one of the Atlanta, GA; Johns Creek, GA; Birmingham, AL; or Columbus, OH offices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to manage your days in support of work/life balance
Culture recognized with multiple top “Places to Work” awards
Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I)
Continued education and adoption of new technologies
Merit-based employer
Reasonable accommodations available for the application process