Multi Employer Benefit Plan Audit Senior

WithumSmith+Brown PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,500 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC is seeking a Multi Employer Benefit Audit Senior based in Tyson's Corner, VA or Columbia, MD. You will lead audits, reviews, and compilations, supervise staff, and ensure quality work papers and timely delivery for diverse clients.

The role requires a CPA or CPA-eligible candidate, a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, and at least two years in public accounting with US GAAP experience. Strong leadership and client service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or CPA-eligible.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience leading engagements.
• Strong auditing skills with familiarity with US GAAP.
• Excellent client service and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership, training and mentoring skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team on planning and execution of audit, review, or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations: staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
• Provide supervision and support to staff, foster open communication with engagement manager and partner.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolution and advise on legal, regulatory, and accounting issues.
• Review all 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, identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct discussions on evaluations and provide counsel to team members.
• Serve in professional development programs as instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

CPA or CPA-eligible

Public accounting

Leadership

Communication

Auditing

US GAAP

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Position Overview

Multi Employer Benefit Audit Senior, based in Tyson's Corner, VA or Columbia, MD. Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team staff on planning and execution of audit, review, or compilation engagements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations: staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
• Provide supervision and support to staff, foster open communication with engagement manager and partner.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for legal, regulatory, and accounting issues.
• Review all 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, identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct constructive discussions on evaluations and provide counsel to team members.
• Serve in professional development programs as instructor or discussion leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or CPA‑eligible.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience, including leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills with familiarity with US GAAP.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills, able to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Strong ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and innovative problem‑solving.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary $82,500 – $95,000 (Columbia, MD). Competitive benefits package and bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Additional information on benefits is available on the website: https://www.withum.com/careers/.

EEO Statement

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.