Experienced Staff Auditor

MD Cpas; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Experienced Staff Auditors to join its Harrisburg office. This role offers minimal out-of-town travel and promotes a great work-life balance. Successful candidates will work with well-known clients, gaining quality experience while enjoying a competitive compensation and benefits package. The firm is recognized for its commitment to providing top-notch audit, tax, and consulting services to governmental and non-profit sectors. If you are passionate about your career and eager to advance, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience required.
• Candidates should have sat for at least two parts of the CPA exam.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and firm employees while maintaining a strong work ethic.
• Communicate audit status and issues to the audit team leader.

Skills

CPA exam

Client communication

Independent work

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Caseware

RIA Checkpoint

CCH

Accounting experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft applications

Caseware

RIA Checkpoint

CCH

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking Experienced Staff Auditors to join our Harrisburg office.

Successful candidates will enjoy minimal out of town travel and great work-life balance. Maher Duessel offers quality experience working with well-known clients, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications:

• Should have sat for at least two parts of the CPA exam
• Have demonstrated an ability to communicate with the client
• Have demonstrated an ability to work independently
• Proficiency of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Proficiency of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, and CCH
• Ability to adapt to job requirements, including some travel
• Reliable transportation
• Adaptability to work schedule, including hours beyond the standard work day as needed
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience

Responsibilities:

• Display a strong work ethic and ability to interact with clients and other firm employees
• Stay informed of current developments relevant to the government and non-profit industries
• Communicate to audit team leader the audit status and issues encountered while performing assigned tasks
• Identify potential risks and bring them to the attention of the Senior Auditor, Audit Supervisor or Manager
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the engagement and listen/respond to other team members' views
• Work independently without the daily supervision of the Senior Auditor, Audit Supervisor or Manager
• Accept assignments by audit area(s) and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Examine procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques
• Understand and prepare basic financial statements
• Recognize a need for increased amount of overtime to complete assigned tasks and assist audit team in completing engagements
• Actively work towards passing the CPA exam

About our Firm:

Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors. Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for the past several years, including in 2023, by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania and named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Maher Duessel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.