Accounting and Assurance Senior

Emerson Personnel Group Inc.; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Summer hours

Job summary

Emerson Personnel Group Inc. in Maple Shade, NJ is seeking an Accounting & Assurance Senior to lead audit engagements, supervise associates, and deliver insights to clients across various industries. CPA (or on track) and 3+ years public accounting experience are preferred.

Office-based role with standard hours and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include planning, reviewing engagements, risk assessments, and ensuring GAAP/GAS compliance while maintaining client relationships and timely

Qualifications

• CPA license or working towards CPA exam with sections passed
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on audit.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAGAS and GAAS, particularly nonprofit and Yellow Book.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Lead compilation, review, and preparation engagements through completion.
• Supervise and mentor associates, providing guidance and review of work.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit programs tailored to client needs.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Research complex accounting issues and provide well-supported conclusions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, and firm processes and policies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Collaborate with the resource manager to ensure scheduling of engagements is done and on track.
• Prepare budgets for assurance engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking capability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Back Accounting and Assurance Senior Accounting Staff Maple Shade , New Jersey Direct Hire Sep 23, 2026

Our client in Maple Shade, NJ is aprivately owned, mid-sized CPA and Advisory firmthat valuescareer growth and work-life balance. They are looking to hire anAccounting & Assurance Senior to help build relationships, solve complex challenges, and use latest technology to impact your success for your firm and their clients.

• Salary: Up to $100K (with CPA); Lesswithout CPA PLUS bonus
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Ins, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays, and summer hours
• Schedule/Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm- in office

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a licensed CPA (or actively working towards CPA license) with a strong understanding of all phases of the audit process and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This role involves leading financial statement engagements, analyzing financial statements, training and supervising associates and providing valuable insights to clients across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Lead compilation, review, and preparation engagements through completion.
• Supervise and mentor associates, providing guidance and review of work.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit programs tailored to client needs.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Research complex accounting issues and provide well-supported conclusions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, and firm processes and policies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Collaborate with the resource manager to ensure scheduling of engagements is done and on track.
• Prepare budgets for assurance engagements.

Qualifications

• CPA license or working towards CPA examwith sections passed
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on audit.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAGAS and GAAS, particularly nonprofit and Yellow Book.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with a variety of industries including manufacturing, nonprofit, charter schools, construction, and professional services.
• Familiarity with tax provisions and financial reporting disclosures.
• Working knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus.