Senior Audit Associate - Public Sector

PKF O'Connor Davies; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

PKF O’Connor Davies in Harrison, NY is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to lead and perform public sector audits, supervise staff on-site, manage engagements within time budgets, and deliver high-quality financial reports with strong internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3+ years public accounting, GAAP/GAAS/GAGAS knowledge, Excel/Word proficiency, and willingness to travel locally; CPA progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
• 3+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• Public Sector (i.e. schools, municipalities, counties, etc) experience required.
• Applied knowledge of GAAP for governments, GAAS, and GAGAS.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PFX Engagement audit software.
• Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Ability to research complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in the public sector and manage engagements within time budgets.
• Apply technical skills and identify opportunities for best practices across clients.
• Research complex accounting topics and form conclusions using firm tools.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and satisfaction.
• Develop comments for management letters and improve internal controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Auditing

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

GAGAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MS degree in Accounting

Tools

PFX Engagement audit software

Job description

Harrison Office
500 Mamaroneck Ave
Harrison, NY 10528, USA

Harrison Office
500 Mamaroneck Ave
Harrison, NY 10528, USA

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!

The Senior Audit Associate will be primarily responsible for leading and performing a variety of Public Sector audit engagements and will oversee audit staff at the client’s premises, run the engagement in the field and perform audit procedures to the appropriate extent. These duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in the public sector division and demonstrate the ability to run engagements within allotted time budgets.
• Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for other clients.
• Research complex accounting topics and 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, work on training 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 report (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.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit engagement from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and write detailed document findings.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
• MS degree in Accounting a plus.
• 3+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• Public Sector (i.e. schools, municipalities, counties, etc) experience required.
• Applied knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) for governments, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• General knowledge of the requirements of the Uniform Grant Guidance for federal compliance audits.
• Proficiency in use of Excel, Word and PFX Engagement audit software.
• Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Ability to research complex accounting and auditing issues.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally to clients when required.
• Must be able to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000-90,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

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.

We are interested in all qualified candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

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, 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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