Audit/Assurance Staff Accountant

Cgteam; Tinton Falls (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability

Volunteer Benefit Plans

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Holiday Time

401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan

Team Bonus Plan

New Team Member Referral Bonus

New Business Referral Bonus

Reimbursement for Licenses and Dues

CPA Exam Bonus

Job summary

Cg Senior Management in New Jersey is seeking an entry-level Audit Associate to join our hybrid team. You will contribute to audit, review, and compilation engagements under supervision, applying GAAP and internal control procedures.

The role emphasizes growth toward CPA licensure, learning audit software, and close collaboration with senior staff while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 0–1 year of relevant experience; internships in audit/accounting are a plus.
• CPA candidate or intent to pursue licensure strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP; exposure to GAAS a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with audit software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites with senior team members, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply assurance procedures in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations.
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm standards.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and footnote disclosures under GAAP.
• Help prepare audit statements, findings, and financial reports.
• Identify and communicate accounting/audit issues to engagement leadership.
• Perform reconciliations, vouching, and testing of transactions and account balances.
• Participate in client walkthroughs and fieldwork.
• Manage time to meet engagement deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain client correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Participate in planning and engagement team meetings.
• Adhere to firm’s quality control policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with firm’s policies, procedures, forms, and online tools/software.
• Participate in training and educational opportunities.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Cg Senior Management.
• This position is hybrid; a combination of remote and in-office/client work.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Written/verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel to client sites

Audit software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA candidate or pursuit

0–1 years experience

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0 – 1 years of relevant experience (internships in audit/accounting a plus).
• CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA licensure strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP; exposure to GAAS a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Familiarity with audit or accounting software a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites with senior team members, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply learned assurance procedures (under applicable standards) in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements under the supervision of senior management.
• Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations.
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and footnote disclosures under GAAP.
• Help prepare various audit statements, findings, and financial reports.
• Identify and communicate accounting/audit issues to engagement leadership.
• Perform reconciliations, vouching, and testing of transactions and account balances.
• Participate in client walkthroughs and fieldwork.
• Manage time effectively to meet engagement deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain client correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Participate and provide input in planning and engagement team meetings.
• Adhere to firm’s quality control policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with firm’s policies, procedures, forms, and online tools/software.
• Participate in training and educational opportunities.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Cg Senior Management, when necessary.
• This position is hybrid; a combination of remote and in-office/client work. In-office and client work will be determined by Cg management and/or client needs.

Location: Hybrid

Salary Range: $68,000 - $72,000 annually

Benefits for Full Time, Exempt Employees

• Health Insurance
  • High Deductible Health Plan
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Coverage begins on the first month after one full month of employment
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance (at no cost to employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (at no cost to employee)
• Voluntary Benefit Plans
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short Term Disability
  • Vision
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity & Accident
  • Legal
  • Section 125 (Flex Spending Account)
  • Accident
• Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
• Holiday Time
  • Plus one additional floating holiday per year
  • Tax Day – the firm is closed for a full day the first Friday following April 15th
• Summer Fridays
  • Office closed on Fridays beginning the first Friday in June and ending the Friday of Labor Day weekend
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan
  • With auto enrollment upon eligibility and employer match
• Team Bonus Plan
  • Paid subjectively based on billable/total hours, realization, and goals met
• New Team Member Referral Bonus
  • Based on specified requirements included years of professional experience
• New Business Referral Bonus
  • For recurring and non-recurring business based on specified parameters
• Reimbursement for Relevant Licenses and Dues
• CPA Exam Bonus
  • Monetary bonus and reimbursement towards expenses upon passing all four parts of the exam
  • Bonuses also available for additional professional designations