Senior Accountant

Stephano Slack; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephano Slack is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join our Wayne, PA team. You will lead engagements from planning through completion, supervise staff, review workpapers, and liaise with clients and firm leadership to ensure quality service.

The role emphasizes professional development, collaboration, and integrity within a growing regional public accounting firm. A CPA credential is preferred, with 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, CPA in progress or obtained.
• 3–5 years of experience in audit and attestation.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Supervise and mentor staff and review workpapers.
• Communicate with clients and firm leadership.
• Assign and review work for Staff Accountants.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

CPA certification (in progress or obtained)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CCH Systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wayne Office - Wayne, PA 19087

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Accounting

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Audit Senior to join our team at a growing regional public accounting firm. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of recent audit and assurance experience in public accounting, with a strong understanding of GAAP, audit methodology, and internal control environments.

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in leading audit engagements from planning through completion, supervising and mentoring staff, reviewing workpapers, and serving as a liaison between clients and firm leadership. You will work directly with Managers and Partners to ensure the highest quality of service, foster a positive team environment, and contribute to the professional development of junior team members.

This role offers a clear path for career advancement, exposure to a wide range of industries and clients, and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative culture that values integrity, accountability, and client service excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication internally and externally with project team, peers and leadership
• Prepare financial statements for compilations, reviews, and audit engagements
• Professionally communicate with clients and build positive, sustainable client relationships
• Assign work to Staff Accountants when appropriate, ensuring work is completed in a timely and thorough manner
• Review audit work prepared by Staff Accountants when appropriate, providing guidance and development opportunities
• Assist in the overall training and development of Staff accountants
• Participate in business development initiatives, activities, and special projects as they present themselves

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting and in-progress or obtained CPA certification
• 3 - 5 years of experience in audit and attestation
• Passionate about a career in public accounting and committed to ongoing professional growth
• Detail oriented with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to switch from proactive, independent work to collaborative, integrated team member as the task or project demands
• Proficient in time management with an emphasis on the importance of meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects and clients
• Strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills
• Flexibility to adapt to firm- and client- specific practices
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experience with CCH Systems preferred

Stephano Slack is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Stephano Slack does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.