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Why Windes?
In 2026, Windes celebrates 100 years of helping clients and communities thrive. Since 1926, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, independence, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and professional excellence. At Windes, you’ll work with a collaborative team, build lasting client relationships, and grow your career across a diverse range of industries. We invest in our people through professional development, mentoring, flexible work options, and a competitive benefits package. Windes was also recognized in 2026 as a Best Place to Work in Southern California and Orange County.
The Role
As an Audit & Assurance Senior, you’ll lead and coordinate multiple engagements while working closely with clients, managers, partners, and staff. You’ll help plan and manage audits, guide and develop junior team members, review their work, and help deliver high-quality financial statements. You’ll also build a strong understanding of each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
Our clients represent a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, trade and transportation, nonprofits, employee benefit plans (ERISA), construction, and professional services.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple audit engagements.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients and communicate with people at all levels.
- Assign work, monitor progress, and help keep engagements organized and on schedule.
- Supervise, train, and support less experienced staff.
- Review staff work and prepare financial statements for manager or partner review.
- Learn each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
- Take responsibility for engagement planning, documentation, and administration.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong academic background.
Preferred
- Completion of all four sections of the CPA exam.
- Active CPA license.
Benefits and Work Options
Windes offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; retirement plans that include 401(k) and profit sharing; and support for continuing education and professional development. Other offerings include CPA exam support, paid professional memberships, referral and new-client incentives, and mentoring and coaching programs.
- Work options: Long Beach, Irvine, and hybrid options available
- Salary range: $80,000–$100,000+; 1.5 Overtime during busy season and bonus opportunities
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614
Why Windes?
In 2026, Windes celebrates 100 years of helping clients and communities thrive. Since 1926, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, independence, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and professional excellence. At Windes, you’ll work with a collaborative team, build lasting client relationships, and grow your career across a diverse range of industries. We invest in our people through professional development, mentoring, flexible work options, and a competitive benefits package. Windes was also recognized in 2026 as a Best Place to Work in Southern California and Orange County.
The Role
As an Audit & Assurance Senior, you’ll lead and coordinate multiple engagements while working closely with clients, managers, partners, and staff. You’ll help plan and manage audits, guide and develop junior team members, review their work, and help deliver high-quality financial statements. You’ll also build a strong understanding of each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
Our clients represent a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, trade and transportation, nonprofits, employee benefit plans (ERISA), construction, and professional services.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple audit engagements.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients and communicate with people at all levels.
- Assign work, monitor progress, and help keep engagements organized and on schedule.
- Supervise, train, and support less experienced staff.
- Review staff work and prepare financial statements for manager or partner review.
- Learn each client’s financial systems, operations, and industry.
- Take responsibility for engagement planning, documentation, and administration.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong academic background.
Preferred
- Completion of all four sections of the CPA exam.
- Active CPA license.
Benefits and Work Options
Windes offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; retirement plans that include 401(k) and profit sharing; and support for continuing education and professional development. Other offerings include CPA exam support, paid professional memberships, referral and new-client incentives, and mentoring and coaching programs.
- Work options: Long Beach, Irvine, and hybrid options available
- Salary range: $80,000–$100,000+; 1.5 Overtime during busy season and bonus opportunities
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92614
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte31
- CCK Strategies4
- Sr Snodgrass Pc4
- TALNT2
- Rehmann2
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Medical Devices
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audit and assurance assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Progress toward CPA licensure or intent to sit for the exam
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and formulas
- Familiarity with audit documentation software such as CaseWare or TeamMate
- Understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks like COSO
- Prior internship or co-op experience at a public accounting firm
Tips for Your Audit and Assurance Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit engagements
Highlight specific audit cycles you've supported, the types of entities you've tested, and any workpaper documentation tools you've used. Generic accounting resumes get screened out fast when recruiters are looking for candidates familiar with risk-based audit methodology.
List your CPA exam progress clearly
If you've passed one or more sections, note which ones and when. Many firms prioritize candidates who are actively sitting for the exam, so showing momentum signals you're serious about the assurance career path.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists audit and assurance assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by engagement type
Distinguish between roles focused on external audit, internal audit, or IT assurance when searching. Your coursework and internship experience will resonate more with hiring managers when your application speaks directly to their practice area.
Prepare technical examples for case interviews
Many firms use structured interviews that ask you to walk through how you'd test a specific account balance or identify a control weakness. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud using real examples from coursework, internships, or simulated audit scenarios.
Negotiate your start date around busy season
Audit teams typically ramp up hiring before the January-to-April busy season rush. If you receive an offer, factor in whether starting before or after peak filing periods affects your onboarding experience and early workload.
Audit and Assurance Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most audit and assurance assistants?
Deloitte, CCK Strategies, and Sr Snodgrass Pc are hiring the most audit and assurance assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at regional and national public accounting firms with active assurance practices.
How many audit and assurance assistant jobs are remote?
About 61% of audit and assurance assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common given the nature of client fieldwork. Internal audit roles and IT assurance positions tend to offer the most flexibility for remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become an audit and assurance assistant?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, since most firms require it as a minimum. Gain hands-on exposure through an internship at a public accounting firm before graduating. Register for the CPA exam and begin sitting for sections early, as active progress is a strong differentiator. From there, apply to entry-level assurance roles at regional or national firms where structured training programs are available.
Can you get an audit and assurance assistant job with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire audit and assurance assistants directly out of college with no full-time experience, provided you have relevant coursework in auditing and accounting theory. A completed internship, even a short one, significantly strengthens your application because it shows you understand workpaper documentation and client-facing expectations. Demonstrating CPA exam enrollment can offset a thinner work history.
What does the audit and assurance assistant interview process look like?
Most firms conduct an initial phone or video screen focused on your academic background and interest in public accounting, followed by one or more rounds of structured interviews. You can expect behavioral questions about teamwork and time management alongside technical questions on audit concepts, internal controls, and accounting principles. Some firms include a brief case exercise where you walk through how you'd approach testing a specific account or evaluating a control.
Where can I find and apply to audit and assurance assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to audit and assurance assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and practice area focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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