Senior Auditor

MD Cpas; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Maher Duessel is seeking a Senior Auditor to join our State College-area team. The role involves directing and reviewing staff, handling most engagements with limited supervision, and making decisions on accounting, tax, and auditing matters.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with light travel and opportunities to work on government and non-profit audits. The ideal candidate holds an accounting degree, at least 2 years of public accounting experience, and CPA is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or sufficient coursework to become licensed as a CPA
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
• Government and non-profit audit experience preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
• Commitment to teamwork, leadership and client service
• Ability to supervise, train, and develop staff
• Integrity within the professional environment
• Willingness to travel and accommodate hours beyond the standard workday
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Develop people through delegating tasks and guiding staff
• Provide performance feedback and evaluations
• Foster a collaborative, efficient work environment
• Use technology to enhance service delivery and efficiency
• Direct fieldwork daily and coordinate audit phases
• Maintain strong client relationships and monitor satisfaction
• Adapt audit approach to changing client environments
• Apply complex accounting/auditing concepts to client situations
• Prepare client financial statements and meet deadlines
• Suggest operational improvements for clients
• Identify risks to elevate to senior staff and partners
• Review staff workpapers for compliance
• Develop public speaking and presentation skills
• Manage overtime to complete tasks with the audit team
• Actively work towards CPA exam progress

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Integrity

Travel readiness

Transportation

Education

Accounting degree

CPA licensure preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking Senior Auditors to join our firm. Senior Auditors can perform most engagements with little supervision. They direct and review the work of staff auditors and are capable of making decisions on most accounting, tax, and auditing matters. When unusual or complex situations arise in the audit, they present the pertinent information to the senior engagement management and follow their guidance.

Successful candidates will enjoy minimal out of town travel and a great work-life balance, including a hybrid work schedule. Maher Duessel offers quality experience working with well known clients, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient coursework to qualify to become licensed as a CPA
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
• Government and non-profit audit experience preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
• A strong dedication to teamwork, leadership, and client service
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and develop staff
• Integrity within the professional environment
• Ability to adapt to work schedule and job requirements, including some travel and hours beyond the standard workday as needed
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities:

• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Provide performance feedback and training, and complete performance evaluations for staff
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Use technology to continually learn, enhance service delivery, and improve efficiency
• Direct fieldwork daily; inform supervisors of the engagement status; plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of audit engagements
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client personnel, assess client satisfaction, and proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year
• Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Understand the client’s financial reporting requirements, prepare client financial statements and other required reports, and meet deadlines provided by the client and firm supervisors
• Identify operational improvements for suggestions to clients
• Identify risks or issues that should be brought to the attention of the Audit Supervisor, Audit Manager, Senior Audit Manager, Principal, or Partner
• Begin reviewing staff workpapers, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm policy
• Begin acquiring public speaking and presentation skills
• Manage overtime effectively to complete assigned tasks through assistance of the audit team
• Actively work towards passing the CPA exam

About our Firm:

Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors. Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for multiple years by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2026, selected as one of Accounting Today’s 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For, and recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women.

Maher Duessel strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, transgender identity, genetics information, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and benefits associated with employment.