Senior Audit Lead - Hybrid, Growth & Mentorship

KRS CPAs, LLC; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus program

Flexible hybrid work schedules

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A growing CPA firm in Paramus, NJ, is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit teams and maintain client relationships. This role requires an accounting degree, 3+ years of public accounting experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture and offers competitive benefits, including a generous bonus program and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CPA firm experience.
• Proficient in Excel, including v-lookup and pivot tables.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain management of engagements to ensure timely service delivery.
• Supervise staff and review work papers for accuracy.
• Oversee audit planning and communicate findings.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS/MS in Accounting

CPA License (or pursuing)

Tools

MS Office Suite

QuickBooks

Sage

CCH Engagement

Job description

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KRS CPAs, LLC is a growing CPA firm located in Paramus, NJ seeking an Audit Senior to assist with all aspects of the audit practice and the day-to-day activities of various engagements. The Audit Senior will serve as an experienced member of the accounting and auditing team, supervise other staff members, demonstrate a breadth and depth of professional knowledge and technical skills, and lead the team to ensure exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree with 3+ years of auditing experience with a public accounting firm.

KRS CPAs, LLC is a winner of consecutive NJBIZ and Accounting Today "Best Places to Work" awards. We value our employees and are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and productive work environment.

Our broad range of benefits include:

• Competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k) with a company match
• Generous bonus program (busy season, year-end, business development & client referral)
• Exceptional company culture (collaborative & committed team environment)
• Challenging and interesting work assignments
• Career growth opportunities and mentorship program
• Flexible hybrid work schedules
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), flextime, and summer hours
• Dress for Your Day Attire
• Frequent team events
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintain day-to-day management of engagements to ensure that services are delivered in a timely manner
• Coordinate and plan various phases of engagements, budget time and expenses, monitor actual performance against budget
• Supervise staff and review work papers for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures
• Oversee audit planning, field work, and communicate findings and recommendations to management
• Travel to client sites is expected and will vary
• Assumes responsibility for and is recognized as the Firm’s “in-charge” field representative on engagements
• Take complete ownership of specific aspects of the engagement and see them through to completion
• Makes decisions and solves problems effectively and efficiently using the Firm’s resources, experience and an analytical approach
• Applies learning from prior experiences to interpret current situations. Can determine both quantitative and qualitative variances that need to be investigated further
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS/MS in Accounting
• CPA License (or pursuing)
• 3+ years of CPA firm experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel (including v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong computer skills; proficient in QuickBooks, Sage & CCH Engagement (a plus)

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess an entrepreneurial “go getter” attitude
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and research skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Exceptional time management skills, able to multi-task
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve engagement problems
• Manage people and functions through the following skills, but not limited to coaching, decision making, problem solving, strategy & planning, delegation, leadership and team building