Audit Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Half-day Fridays in summer

11 paid holidays

Dress for your day policy

401(k) with profit sharing

Firm-paid medical insurance with HSA

CPA incentive plan

Tuition reimbursement

Firm-wide events

Job summary

SEK CPAs & Advisors in York, PA is seeking an Audit Staff to assist with financial statement audits, reviews, and related assurance work. You will perform testing, evaluate internal controls, and help prepare financial statements while traveling to client sites as needed.

The ideal candidate is an eager learner, clear communicator, and able to balance multiple deadlines while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 0–2 years’ experience (may include a CPA internship).
• Desire to obtain CPA license and maintain professional ethics.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities with attention to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit testing on key financial areas and document results.
• Identify and assess financial and operational risks within client systems.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and resolve questions.
• Support engagement planning and status updates with the audit team.
• Prepare client financial statements in accordance with GAAP and client requirements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP/GAAS

Analytical skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

SEK CPAs & Advisors is seeking a driven problem solver who is highly motivated with the desire to pursue an Auditing career to join our York office. As an Audit Staff, you will play a key role in assisting with financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance related projects. This includes, but is not limited to, the execution of applicable testing strategies, understanding and evaluating internal controls, and other compliance related procedures, while gaining valuable experience working with a variety of clients and with teams in your office and across the Firm. This role, at times, requires travel to client sites for fieldwork.

The ideal candidate is an engaged learner, confident communicator, and is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines while handling confidential financial information.

A Day in the Life of an Audit Staff Accountant...

• Engagement Execution:
  • Perform audit testing on key financial areas such as cash, receivables, inventories, fixed assets, and payroll, ensuring compliance with firm standards and GAAP.
  • Assist in identifying and evaluating financial and operational risks within client systems.
  • Document and organize workpapers that support audit findings, ensuring they meet regulatory and firm standards.
• Client Communication:
  • Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and resolve questions.
  • Respond to client inquiries with professionalism, providing exceptional service to enhance client relationships.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with audit team members to meet engagement objectives and deadlines.
  • Participate in audit planning and status meetings, actively contributing ideas and insights.
• Data Analysis and Financial Reporting:
  • Analyze financial data and assess the accuracy and validity of client transactions and balances.
  • Prepare client financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with regulatory and client requirements.
• Professional Development:
  • Stay informed of new accounting and auditing standards and best practices through continued professional education.
  • Seek feedback and guidance to improve technical and soft skills, aiming to progress toward an Audit Senior position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• 0-2 years’ experience (can include a tax internship with a CPA firm).
• Desire and determination to obtain a CPA license.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Strong community orientation.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Excellent technical accounting skills with proficiency in GAAP and GAAS.

Why should you join SEK?

Our firm offers team members an excellent career track along with a professional and growth-oriented work environment. We offer flexible schedules, study time on the clock for the CPA exam, and reduced hours in the summer in order to support employee needs to balance their personal and work life. In addition, we strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where each employee feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

SEK Perks

• 3 weeks of PTO
• Half-day Fridays in summer
• 11 paid holidays
• Dress for your day policy, jeans included
• 401(k) with profit sharing & safe harbor contributions
• Firm-paid individual medical insurance with HSA contributions
• CPA Incentive plan & Tuition Reimbursement
• Firmwide events, team-building activities, recognition programs, and a summer trip to Hersheypark for employees and their immediate household family members or one guest.

Check out SEK Team Member Benefits by going to: https://www.sek.com/careers

About Us:

At SEK CPAs & Advisors, we don't just provide accounting services – we create value and foster trust. What over 60 years ago as a small, three-partner firm in Maryland has grown into one of the premier CPA and advisory firms in the area. With offices in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, and York, PA, as well as Hagerstown, MD. The firm is proud to be built on a foundation of integrity, responsiveness, empowerment, quality of life, and community.

We believe industry-focused, high-performing teams are essential to delivering high-quality and innovative solutions to our clients. Therefore, continuous learning, leadership development, and integrating work-life flexibility are critical components of our strategic plan.

At SEK, successful client service experiences are achieved by providing multiple services, frequent and ongoing communication, and a forward-thinking approach, thereby becoming a trusted business advisor throughout the lifecycle of a business or organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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