Audit Staff

SEK CPAs & Advisors; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SEK CPAs & Advisors in York, PA, seeks an entry-level Audit Staff Accountant to support financial statement audits, reviews, and other assurance projects in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

You will perform audit testing, document workpapers, interact with clients, and analyze financial data while pursuing growth toward an Audit Senior role. Excellent GAAP/GAAS knowledge and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance required.
• 0–2 years of experience; entry-level acceptable (including tax internship).
• Proficiency in GAAP and GAAS; strong Excel and Microsoft applications.
• Able to manage priorities while handling confidential information professionally.
• Desire and determination to obtain a CPA license and community orientation.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: perform audit testing on key financial areas and assess risks.
• Documentation & Compliance: prepare and organize workpapers to regulatory and firm standards.
• Client Communication: gather information and provide exceptional client service.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: analyze data and prepare financial statements.
• Professional Development: stay updated on auditing standards and progress toward senior role.

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

Excel

Microsoft apps

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Audit Staff Accountant | SEK, CPAs & Advisors

The Tone: This is an Audit Staff Accountant role at SEK, CPAs & Advisors, located in York, PA. SEK is a premier CPA and advisory firm that has grown over 60 years, built on a foundation of integrity, responsiveness, empowerment, quality of life, and community. The firm focuses on high-performing teams to deliver quality and innovative solutions. This role is key in assisting with financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance related projects, supporting the firm’s mission to create value and foster trust for clients.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, York, PA
• Mission: Assist with financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance related projects.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Microsoft applications

What You’ll Actually Do

• Audit Execution: Perform audit testing on key financial areas and assist in evaluating financial and operational risks.
• Documentation & Compliance: Document and organize workpapers, ensuring they meet regulatory and firm standards.
• Client Communication: Communicate effectively with clients to gather information, resolve questions, and provide exceptional service.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze financial data, assess the accuracy and validity of client transactions, and prepare financial statements.
• Professional Development: Stay informed of new accounting and auditing standards and seek feedback to progress toward an Audit Senior position.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance; Entry-Level career.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience, which can include a tax internship with a CPA firm.
• Skills: Excellent technical accounting skills with proficiency in GAAP and GAAS, strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications, and the ability to manage priorities while handling confidential information professionally.
• Bonus: Desire and determination to obtain a CPA license and a strong community orientation.