Wertz & Associates, LLC

Audit Associate/Audit Senior

Wertz & Associates, LLC  •  $60k/yr  •  Creve Coeur, MO (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

OPEN POSITION

Audit Associate / Audit Senior (St. Louis, MO)

Salary: $60,000–$90,000 (based on experience) + Bonus
Office Location: Creve Coeur, MO
Type: Full-Time
Actively interviewing – strong candidates move quickly

About the Opportunity
We're partnered with a highly respected, long-standing CPA firm in the St. Louis area that is actively growing its Assurance practice.
This firm offers something that's hard to find:
A family-friendly, low-turnover culture
Direct access to Partners and leadership
A clear path for long-term growth—including Partnership

With ~35 employees and consistent growth, this is an environment where: You're not just a number
You get real responsibility early
Your long-term career is a priority

What You'll Be Doing
Assist with and lead audit and assurance engagements
Perform risk assessment, testing, and financial statement prep
Work with closely held businesses, nonprofits, and various industries
Collaborate directly with Managers and Partners
Build client relationships and deliver high-quality service
Gain exposure to diverse and complex engagements

Experience Level
Audit Associate (0–2 years):
Entry-level or early career
CPA eligible or actively pursuing

Audit Senior (3–5 years):
Public accounting experience required
CPA required (or very close)
Experience leading or owning portions of audits

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
0–5 years of public accounting experience
Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles
CPA eligible (Associate) or CPA required (Senior)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Desire to build a long-term career in public accounting

Why This Role
Work directly with Partners—learn faster than larger firms
Clear path to Manager and eventually Partner
Smaller firm = more responsibility earlier
Strong mentorship and team culture
Exposure to a wide range of industries
Stable firm with nearly 100 years in business

Additional Perks
Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities
Supportive, family-friendly environment
Long-term stability and growth
A firm that invests in its people
Great Benefits + 410K Match

Bottom Line
If you're looking for a firm where you can grow, be mentored, and build a long-term career—not just complete tasks—this is a great opportunity to level up.

Wertz & Associates, LLC

About Wertz & Associates, LLC

Wertz & Associates is a specialized recruitment firm focused exclusively on the CPA, Legal, and Financial Services sectors. We partner with public accounting firms, law practices, and financial organizations across the United States to deliver highly qualified Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Legal professionals.

Our mission is simple: to connect exceptional people with exceptional firms.

Our approach is precise, confidential, and relationship‑driven. We take time to understand each client’s goals, team structure, culture, and technical requirements—allowing us to deliver candidates who align both professionally and personally.

Our Specialties

• Tax (Staff to Partner)

• Audit & Assurance

• Advisory & Consulting

• Legal (Associates to Partners)

• Financial Services & Corporate Finance

Who We Serve

• Top 100 Public Accounting Firms

• Regional & Boutique CPA Firms

• Law Firms (Boutique, Top 100/200 AM Law)

• Financial Services Organizations

• High‑growth Advisory Practices

Why Clients Choose Us

✔ Deep niche expertise

✔ Nationwide candidate network

✔ Accurate, high‑quality search

✔ Transparent communication

✔ Long‑term partnership approach

If you’re looking to grow your team or explore a new career opportunity, we’d be happy to connect.

🌐 www.wertzandassoc.com

📧 Johnw@wertzandassoc.com

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Headquarters
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