Senior Government Audit Lead

PKF O'Connor Davies; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

PTO & Holidays

Training & Certification programs

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Associate to lead government entity audits, including municipalities, school districts, and public authorities. The role requires strong knowledge of governmental accounting and the ability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships.

The Senior Audit Associate will supervise engagement teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and act as a trusted advisor to clients while traveling locally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting with focus on governmental clients.
• CPA license or working toward CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and oversee audit engagements for government entities (municipalities, school districts, authorities).
• Ensure compliance with GAAS, GASB, Yellow Book, and Single Audit requirements.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong relationships.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and staffing for timely completion.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff; provide performance feedback.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and partners.
• Stay current on governmental accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Engagement

Caseware

Microsoft Office

Job description

PKF O'Connor Davies is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Associate to lead government entity audits, including municipalities, school districts, and public authorities. The role requires strong knowledge of governmental accounting and the ability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships.

The Senior Audit Associate will supervise engagement teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and act as a trusted advisor to clients while traveling locally as needed.