Audit Senior Associate

Insite Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Group in New York seeks an experienced Audit Senior to take ownership of multiple client engagements, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality financial reporting and audit deliverables.

The role requires 5-7 years of audit experience in public accounting, a degree in accounting, CPA preferred, and not-for-profit exposure is highly desirable. You will work closely with partners and clients and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of audit experience
• CPA qualification preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and audits
• Not-for-profit experience desirable
• Experience managing engagements and coaching junior staff

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client audit engagements, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy
• Lead and review engagement teams, providing guidance to junior staff
• Perform detailed audit procedures across cycles including cash, treasury, capex, income, expenses
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, schedules and client reports
• Prepare and review audit workpapers with proper documentation
• Build strong relationships with client management and stakeholders
• Apply accounting and auditing standards, including FASB and AICPA guidance

Skills

Audit leadership

Engagement management

Financial statement audits

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Base Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 + additional benefits!

About Them:

Are you an experienced Audit Senior looking for your next opportunity with an established New York public accounting firm? My client are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team in New York. This is an opportunity to take ownership of multiple audit engagements, work closely with partners and clients, and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and audit services.

Expectations of the role:

• Manage multiple client audit engagements, ensuring projects are delivered accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Lead and review the work of engagement teams, providing guidance and support to junior staff.
• Perform detailed audit procedures across business transaction cycles, including cash, treasury, capital expenditure, income and expenses.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, supporting schedules and client reports.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, ensuring appropriate documentation and support for conclusions.
• Build strong working relationships with client management and key stakeholders.
• Apply relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FASB and AICPA guidance, with exposure to GAO and GASB standards where applicable.

What They're Looking For:

• 5-7 years of audit experience within a small to medium-sized public accounting firm.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related advanced accounting qualification.
• CPA qualification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and financial statement audits.
• Previous not-for-profit experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing engagements, reviewing work and coaching junior team members.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll have the opportunity to take on responsibility across multiple engagements, develop client relationships and contribute to the development of junior colleagues, while working directly with partners and experienced professionals.