Senior Audit Associate

PKFOD; Newtown Square (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Employee Assistance, Wellness & Work‑l

Paid Time Off

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join the Newtown Square, PA office. You will oversee multiple client audit engagements, directing planning and fieldwork while guiding staff and ensuring quality within budgets.

The role requires CPA progression, 3+ years in public accounting, and strong communication with clients. Travel to client sites is expected, with in-office presence at least 3 days weekly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in a public accounting firm auditing financial statements.
• Experience as in-charge on engagements.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards CPA certification (150 credits).
• Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Travel to client locations required.
• Must be able to work in office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of multiple commercial client audit and review engagements and manage within time budgets.
• Apply technical skills and identify improvements, sharing best practices with other clients.
• Research complex accounting topics and form conclusions using firm resources.
• Maintain active client communication to manage expectations and satisfaction.
• Identify and communicate improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Understand internal control deficiencies and develop comments for management letters.
• Prepare financial reports and client deliverables.
• Adhere to high professional standards and client confidentiality.
• Lead audit engagement planning to wrap-up and develop audit steps to identify risks.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deadlines and provide training.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical skills

Communication

Research

Independent judgment

Travel

Education

CPA candidacy / CPA certification progress

150 credits coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Newtown Square
Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA

Description

About PKF O'Connor Davies

PKF O'Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

At PKF O'Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We believe our team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make an impact. We are also committed to supporting work-life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O'Connor Davies is the place for you!

PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP, is looking for a Senior Audit Associate to join our Newtown Square, PA office. The Senior will perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks and will assist the engagement partner and/or manager in the development of strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings for various attest clients. The Senior will work with staff at our clients’ premises, managing engagement fieldwork and performing audit procedures to the appropriate extent. These duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee the efforts of multiple commercial client audit and review engagements and demonstrate the ability to run engagements within allotted time budgets.
• Apply technical skills, takethe initiative to identify best practices and improvements and consider applicability of best practices for other clients.
• Research complex accounting topicsand form a conclusion utilizing the Firm's research tools.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Identify and communicate to management suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters. Understand risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, notes and any supplemental information) and all other client deliverables.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness.
• Play a key role in execution of audit and review engagements from planning to wrap-up and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines, identify roadblocks and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.
• Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive experience in a public accounting firm auditing financial statements.
• Experience as in-charge on engagements required.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework (150 credits).
• Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, and research abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Travel to client locations required.
• Must be able to work in office at least 3 days per week.

At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

*Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies:PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLP (PKFOD) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.

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