Senior Audit Associate

MSPC Certified Public Accountants and Advisors; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-size CPA firm in Cranford, NJ is searching for experienced Senior Associate Auditor to join their team. Candidates should have 2-4 years of public accounting experience, particularly in audit. Key responsibilities include conducting audit testing and planning, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with client expectations. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where you can effectively manage multiple client engagements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of recent public accounting experience.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit testing and planning to support audit opinions.
• Deliver quality service by performing accounting and consulting services.
• Comply with continuing education requirements.

Skills

Audit experience

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Mid-size CPA firm located in Cranford, NJ is seeking experienced senior level assurance staff. Candidates should have 2 - 4 years of recent public accounting experience. Audit experience involving closely held corporations, publicly traded companies, and employee benefit plans (ERISA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in performing audit testing and planning to support an audit opinion, including preparing/reviewing supporting work paper documentation, conducting analytical reviews of account balances and preparing financial statements
• Deliver quality service to clients by performing accounting and consulting services that are primarily technical in nature
• Capable of handling multiple client engagements
• Assist with formulating and delivering quality assurance services
• Research technical issues that arise during the course of audit engagements
• Meet client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications
• Comply with continuing education requirements; participate in professional organizations, independent study, etc.
• Assist with business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field
• 2-4 years of audit experience
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced business environment as audits are completed within a four-week period (planning, preparation, testing, and reporting)
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with direct reports and various levels of business unit management
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner, using research and reasoning to develop solutions
• Ability to travel to client locations
• Must have proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting

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