Healthcare Audit Senior Associate: Lead & Mentor Engagements

Withum; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program based on performance

Job summary

Withum’s Healthcare Services group seeks an engaged auditor to lead planning and execution for healthcare engagements in Whippany, NJ. The role oversees staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork, and financial reporting, while guiding staff and coordinating with managers and partners on client issues.

The ideal candidate has CPA status or is pursuing it, plus 2+ years in public accounting, with strong analytical and communication skills to build lasting client relationships and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Licensed CPA, or working toward CPA certification.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Experience serving clients in the healthcare industry.
• Understanding of uniform guidance as it relates to healthcare organizations.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including familiarity with US GAAP.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team on the planning and execution of audit, review or compilation engagements to provide world‑class client service.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the engagement, including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
• Supervise and support staff, encouraging open communication to the engagement manager and partner.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolutions and recommend solutions for legal, regulatory and accounting matters that arise.
• Review scheduled and non‑scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Create and track engagement budgets, reviewing for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Auditing skills

Client service and communication

Leadership and mentoring

Project-management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure

Job description

Withum’s Healthcare Services group seeks an engaged auditor to lead planning and execution for healthcare engagements in Whippany, NJ. The role oversees staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork, and financial reporting, while guiding staff and coordinating with managers and partners on client issues.

The ideal candidate has CPA status or is pursuing it, plus 2+ years in public accounting, with strong analytical and communication skills to build lasting client relationships and support growth.