Assurance Senior Associate – Real Estate

EisnerAmper; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accounting firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Real Estate Assurance practice in New Jersey. The role requires experience in audit and assurance, strong client communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and staff. The successful candidate will prepare for engagements, conduct audits, and oversee junior staff. A bachelor's degree in Accounting is essential, and a master's degree or CPA certification is preferred, strengthening the firm's commitment to providing exceptional client services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of audit and/or assurance experience required.
• Experience with real estate clients preferred.
• Successful completion of CPA exams is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets for each engagement.
• Run client engagements including pre-audit planning.
• Review client accounting and internal control systems.
• Conduct audit tests to verify client financial statements.
• Supervise and mentor staff during engagements.

Skills

Audit and assurance skills

Client communication skills

Budget preparation

Staff training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Real Estate Assurance practice, able to sit in a number of our offices. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets for each engagement
• Run client engagements including pre-audit planning
• Review client accounting, operating procedures and systems of internal control
• Conduct audit tests to verify fair representation of client financial statements
• Document workpapers and develop accounting worksheets
• Perform research on technical issues
• Review staff prepared workpapers and programs
• Identify issues and propose appropriate solutions
• Keep manager/partner informed on status of job
• Communicate with client in order to complete the audit in a timely and efficient manner
• Supervise, train and mentor staff during engagement
• Assess performance of staff for engagement evaluations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required
• 2+ years of audit and/or assurance experience
• Experience with real estate clients

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• CPA or parts passed towards completion
• Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field

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