Staff Accountant - Audit

CGT Staffing; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CGT Staffing seeks a Staff Accountant – Audit to join our hybrid Bridgeville, PA team. You will assist with audits of financial statements, support compliance audits for student aid programs, and contribute to timely, accurate reporting.

You will develop technical accounting and auditing skills, work with a collaborative team, and communicate clearly with senior staff while managing deadlines and budgets in a dynamic public accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Interest in developing technical accounting and auditing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform compliance audits for student financial aid programs.
• Develop understanding of risks in financial statements and perform testing of audit areas.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Communicate questions and issues to senior team members and management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant – AuditJob Summary:AccountabilityAudits financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.Performs compliance audits for institutions that participate in student financial aid programs.Develops an understanding of the risks associated with a company’s financial statements.Performs testing of audit areas to gain comfort with what is being reported and records adjustments as required.Applies knowledge and training from one engagement to another.Assists with the preparation of financial statements and related footnote disclosures.Communicates questions and issues to senior team members and management.Provides professional and responsive service to clients.Efficiently manages time and is proactive in seeking work and identifying areas where assistance is needed.Develops and maintains current knowledge of accounting, auditing standards, and industry requirements.Identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficiency and organizational processes.LeadershipDemonstrates our core values.Shares experience and knowledge to help train and develop other staff.Demonstrates a willingness to learn and support team members.Contributes to a positive and collaborative engagement team environment.Seeks opportunities for continued professional and technical development.ManagementUses available resources efficiently and effectively and manages time properly.Effectively prioritizes and completes assigned audit work within established deadlines and budgets.Communicates engagement progress, questions, and issues to senior team members.Works collaboratively with engagement team members and other departments as needed.Takes initiative to seek additional work and responsibilities when assigned tasks are complete.LocationThe Staff Accountant – Audit position is a hybrid position headquartered in Bridgeville, PA.QualificationsRequiredB.S. in Accounting.PreferredPublic accounting experience or CPA license a plus.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Interest in developing technical accounting and auditing knowledge.