Senior Assurance Associate

Wiss & Company, LLP; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Wiss & Company, LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Assurance Associate to join our Assurance Practice in Florham Park, NJ. You will execute audit engagements for construction clients, review financial statements, and support planning with emphasis on job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.

You will interact with clients, supervise staff, and contribute to high-quality assurance services. Candidates with CPA progress and strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge are favored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 3-4+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Construction audit experience strongly preferred.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit and assurance engagements for construction clients from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures in accordance with GAAP and GAAS.
• Perform audit procedures including testing of cash, fixed assets, debt, revenue, expenses, accounts receivable/payable, and other significant accounts.
• Gain exposure to construction-specific accounting matters, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, contract revenue recognition, retainage, and project profitability.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify potential risks or areas for improvement related to financial reporting and project accounting processes.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, resolve questions, and support the completion of engagements.
• Assist with planning and coordinating engagement activities to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Review work prepared by Associates and provide guidance and feedback as needed.
• Develop strong client relationships while gaining exposure to a variety of construction companies and contracting businesses.
• Identify and communicate accounting or audit issues to engagement leadership.

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Wiss is seeking an experienced Senior Assurance Associate to join our growing Assurance Practice in Florham Park, NJ. This position will work closely with clients across the construction industry, taking a key role in executing audit and assurance engagements while developing strong technical, client service, and leadership skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute audit and assurance engagements for construction clients from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures in accordance with GAAP and GAAS.
• Perform audit procedures including testing of cash, fixed assets, debt, revenue, expenses, accounts receivable/payable, and other significant accounts.
• Gain exposure to construction-specific accounting matters, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, contract revenue recognition, retainage, and project profitability.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify potential risks or areas for improvement related to financial reporting and project accounting processes.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, resolve questions, and support the completion of engagements.
• Assist with planning and coordinating engagement activities to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Review work prepared by Associates and provide guidance and feedback as needed.
• Develop strong client relationships while gaining exposure to a variety of construction companies and contracting businesses.
• Identify and communicate accounting or audit issues to engagement leadership.

Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• 3-4+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Construction audit experience strongly preferred.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Knowledge of construction accounting concepts, including WIP, job costing, percentage-of-completion, and contract revenue recognition, preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality client service.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience + comprehensive benefits (M/D/V + 401(K)).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. This policy applies equally to all applicants regardless of national origin.

Wiss is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.

Wiss is committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our team and encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work.