Application Guide

How to Apply for Aprio PH - Senior Audit Associate (Single Audit, Non-Profit)

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🏢 About Aprio

Aprio is a premier CPA-led business advisory firm known for its collaborative culture and focus on employee growth. With a strong presence in the non-profit and government sectors, Aprio offers the opportunity to work remotely while being part of a supportive team that values innovation and work-life balance.

About This Role

As a Senior Audit Associate specializing in single audits and non-profits, you will lead engagements that ensure federal funds are used appropriately, directly impacting community organizations. This role involves mentoring staff, building client relationships, and applying complex regulations like Uniform Guidance to make a meaningful difference.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a team huddle to review progress on a single audit, followed by reviewing staff workpapers and testing compliance with Uniform Guidance. You’d then join a call with a non-profit client to discuss audit findings, and end the day by planning next steps for another engagement, ensuring deadlines are met.

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🎯 Who Aprio Is Looking For

  • CPA with at least 3 years of public accounting audit experience, specifically in single audits and non-profit organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of Uniform Guidance, A-133, GAAP, and GAAS, with a proven ability to apply these standards in audits.
  • Strong supervisory skills, with experience leading audit teams and reviewing workpapers for accuracy and compliance.
  • Excellent communicator who can simplify technical requirements for non-profit clients and build trusted relationships.

📝 Tips for Applying to Aprio

1

Highlight specific single audit engagements you've led, including the size and type of non-profits (e.g., universities, healthcare).

2

Quantify your experience with Uniform Guidance and A-133, such as number of audits completed or grant dollars audited.

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize supervisory roles, listing the number of staff supervised and examples of mentoring.

4

Mention any experience with remote work or virtual team collaboration, as this is a remote position.

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Include a cover letter that directly addresses how you’ve helped non-profit clients navigate complex compliance issues.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience with single audits and Uniform Guidance, including specific examples of compliance challenges overcome.', 'Your ability to supervise and develop audit staff, with examples of how you’ve improved team efficiency or accuracy.', 'Your commitment to non-profit missions and understanding of their unique audit needs, such as donor restrictions.', 'Why Aprio’s culture and remote work model appeal to you, and how you’ll contribute to their client service excellence.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Aprio’s non-profit and government practice page to understand their client industries and service offerings.
  • → Look at recent Aprio news or blog posts about single audits or non-profit trends to show industry awareness.
  • → Understand Aprio’s remote work policies and culture by checking employee reviews on Glassdoor or LinkedIn.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the latest Uniform Guidance updates (e.g., 2 CFR 200) to demonstrate expertise.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a recent single audit you led, including the steps you took to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance.
2 How do you handle a situation where a non-profit client disagrees with your audit findings or recommendations?
3 Describe your experience supervising staff on multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
4 What is your process for staying current with changes in GAAP and federal audit requirements?
5 How do you prioritize tasks when managing tight deadlines for multiple single audits?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to mention specific single audit experience, as this is the core requirement.
  • Using generic audit language without emphasizing non-profit or government audit knowledge.
  • Not demonstrating leadership experience—this role requires supervising staff, so highlight team management.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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