Audit Specialist

Vaco; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in NYC area

Job summary

National accounting and advisory firm in the New York region seeks an Audit Senior to join its Real Estate practice. The role emphasizes ownership of engagements from planning through completion with supervision of junior staff and close collaboration with Managers, Partners, and clients.

Ideal candidates bring strong public accounting experience, knowledge of U.S. GAAP/GAAS, and hands-on real estate audits at property and fund levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 2+ years public accounting with 3 busy seasons preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Real estate audits experience preferred (property/fund level).
• Experience with property-level and/or fund-level audits.
• Experience with tax-basis financial statements preferred.
• Prior staff supervision or mentoring experience.
• CPA, CPA eligibility, or 150 credit hours a plus.
• CaseWare/CaseView experience.
• Certiorari experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Perform control testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures.
• Coordinate day-to-day fieldwork and keep engagements on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and review workpapers and financial statements.
• Work on real estate GAAP and tax-basis audits.
• Support both property-level and fund-level real estate engagements.
• Supervise, mentor, and review junior staff.
• Communicate with clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and escalate as needed.
• Assist with engagement wrap-up and final reporting.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Real estate audits

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility / 150 hours

Tools

CaseWare/CaseView

Certiorari

Job description

Client: National accounting and advisory firm

Title: Audit Senior - Real Estate

Salary: $70,000-$125,000

Location: Hybrid | NYC, White Plains, Florham Park, Melville, or Jericho

Job Description:

A well-established national accounting and advisory firm is seeking an Audit Senior to join its growing Real Estate practice.

This role is ideal for someone with strong public accounting experience and hands-on exposure to real estate audits, particularly at the property and fund levels. The Senior will take ownership of engagements from planning through completion, supervise junior staff, and work closely with Managers, Partners, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through completion.
• Perform control testing, substantive testing, and analytical procedures.
• Coordinate day-to-day fieldwork and ensure engagements stay on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and review workpapers and financial statements.
• Work on real estate GAAP and tax-basis audits.
• Support both property-level and fund-level real estate engagements.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior staff.
• Communicate directly with clients and maintain strong working relationships.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and upscale appropriately.
• Support engagement wrap-up and final reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience, ideally including 3 busy seasons.
• Strong audit experience and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Real estate audit/accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with property-level and/or fund-level audits.
• Experience with tax-basis financial statements preferred.
• Prior staff supervision or mentoring experience.
• CPA, CPA eligibility, or 150 credit hours is a plus
• CaseWare/CaseView experience
• Certiorari experience

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week onsite.
• Candidates may sit in the NYC, White Plains, Florham Park, Melville, or Jericho office.