Audit and Assurance Staff Auditor ($70,000 - $98,000)

Audit and Assurance Staff ($70,000 - $98,000)

Join the HKP A&A Team!

Staff Auditor

Are you an accounting professional who thrives on challenges, collaboration, and continual growth? Do you take pride in your technical expertise and genuinely enjoy building strong, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues? If so, we’d love to meet you.

HKP Associates (HKP), based in Seattle, has been delivering high‑touch, high‑quality client service since 1974. Our mission is simple: to help clients navigate an ever‑changing accounting landscape with clarity, confidence, and exceptional care. We’re proud of our long‑standing legacy—and even prouder of the collaborative, learning‑focused culture we continue to build.

At HKP, you won’t be “just another accountant.” You’ll be a valued contributor working on complex, meaningful client engagements, deepening your technical knowledge, and building relationships that last. Integrity, initiative, and a commitment to learning are core to who we are—and we’re looking for professionals who share those values.

In 2026, we were once again honored to be recognized as one of the Top 25 Accounting Firms in the Puget Sound by the Puget Sound Business Journal and one of the Top 500 Firms in the U.S. by Inside Accounting—a reflection of our team’s dedication and the trust we’ve earned over decades.

Join Our Team as an Accounting Staff Member!

We’re seeking curious minds, proactive problem‑solvers, and true team players who are excited to grow alongside a close‑knit group of professionals. If you value integrity, initiative, lifelong learning, and a genuinely supportive environment, you’ll thrive here.

Our team includes members who work in the office, are fully remote and a hybrid of in-person and remote. The successful candidate will ideally be located in the greater Seattle/Tacoma region and be able to work at client locations when needed. However, remote work is common for our team members. We are flexible and seek the best candidate, regardless of geography.

Duties include:

• You will serve as a key team member, assisting on the entire lifecycle of audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services under the supervision of an assurance manager.
• Your role will include planning, fieldwork, drafting of GAAP-compliant financial statements and footnotes, wrap-up and issuance.
• You will prepare clear, well‑organized workpapers that document procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached, in line with firm and professional standards.
• The position will offer the opportunity to have a high level of direct client interaction, from managing the engagement request list to performance of required procedures and inquiries through information follow-up.
• You will manage your assigned tasks and timelines proactively in a multi-engagement environment serving our private-client industries that primarily include Maritime, Commercial Fishing, ERISA, Manufacturing, Technology, Franchisors, and Construction.

Ideal candidates will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Have at least one year of experience in public audit and assurance
• Excel at building strong client relationships and collaborating with firm leaders
• Bring strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to research and resolve complex issues
• Enjoy contributing to a small, collaborative team where every voice is valued
• Appreciate a collegial, non‑competitive atmosphere
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Be proficient with industry‑standard software
• Seek continuous professional growth and networking opportunities

Additional information:

Additional hours and some weekend work may be required during high‑volume periods (January–March).

Salary Range:

Salary Range: $70,000 - $98,000 DOE. Most entry-level staff start at $70,000.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package to support your wellbeing, growth, and work–life balance. Our benefits include;

• health, dental, and vision insurance;
• 21 days of PTO, plus ten paid holidays;
• 401(k) and a firmwide profit‑sharing plan;
• a home‑wellness plan to support your remote work environment;
• CPE and ongoing educational opportunities;
• a mentorship program and a dress‑for‑your‑day culture;
• company‑wide volunteer time and community involvement;
• a flexible hybrid remote/in‑office work arrangement for those in the Puget Sound region.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

HKP is committed to pay equity.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all applicants fairly and without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, age, national origin, color, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Every candidate is thoughtfully considered based on their experience, skills, aptitude, education, and professional track record.

Final Note:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact with a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

We will be in touch with qualified candidates for the next step. As the HKP team continues to work remotely at this time, interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

Pay: $70,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101