Audit Senior

Wertz & Associates; Kennett Square (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wertz & Associates, based in Kennett Square, PA, is seeking an Audit Senior with nonprofit audit experience to join a collaborative team in a hybrid onsite role. You will lead nonprofit audits, mentor staff, and interact directly with nonprofit clients to deliver high‑quality financial reporting.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, client communication, and opportunities for growth within a supportive firm culture.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of public accounting audit experience.
• Nonprofit audit experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute nonprofit audits, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
• Work directly with nonprofit clients, building relationships and serving as trusted contact.
• Prepare and review audit documentation, financial statements, and reports.

Skills

Public accounting

Nonprofit audits

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Audit Senior – Nonprofit Focus

Onsite / Hybrid | Kennett Square, PA

We are partnered with a fun, people‑first CPA firm in Kennett Square, PA that is looking to add an Audit Senior with nonprofit audit experience to its growing team. This is a firm that truly takes care of its people—collaborative, supportive, and genuinely invested in long‑term career growth.

If you're looking for a place where you're more than just a number, where partners are accessible, and where your work actually makes an impact, this could be a great next step.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and execute nonprofit audits, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap‑up
• Work directly with nonprofit clients, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact
• Prepare and review audit documentation, financial statements, and related reports
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and support throughout engagements
• Collaborate closely with partners and managers—no layers of red tape
• Help improve audit processes and contribute ideas in a firm that values input

What Our Client Is Looking For

• 3–6 years of public accounting audit experience
• Nonprofit audit experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting
• Comfortable leading engagements and interacting directly with clients
• Team‑oriented, positive attitude, and strong communication skills
• CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred

Why This Firm

• Extremely friendly, supportive culture—people genuinely enjoy working together
• Direct access to partners for mentorship, guidance, and career development
• Real room to grow—not a dead‑end senior role
• Reasonable workloads and respect for work‑life balance
• A firm that values quality work and relationships over burnout

Work Environment

• Based in Kennett Square, PA
• Mix of in‑office collaboration with some flexibility
• Close‑knit team where your contributions are noticed and appreciated

The Bottom Line

This is a great opportunity for an Audit Senior who enjoys nonprofit work and wants to be part of a firm where culture, growth, and people truly matter.