The Weaver Experience

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team and our firm.

Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at weaver.com.

Position Profile

Weaver is seeking an Audit Senior to join our Employee Benefit Plans team! An Audit Senior will perform in-charge responsibilities on external, internal, and employee benefit plan audit functions . They will demonstrate a thorough understanding of technical accounting literature within the GAAP and SEC hierarchies and have an understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques for complex financial statement areas. This position is based in the Long Island office. An Audit Senior will develop and enhance client relationships through strong communication and project management skills. They will execute engagement planning activities which include gathering information for time budgets, coordinating all planning activities on engagements with the supervision and guidance from more experienced staff, and designing a risk based audit approach.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with client personnel to obtain records and information pertinent to the audit process.
• Gain an understanding of client business operations, procedures, and needs.
• Prepare audit workpapers, and review the workpapers of less experienced staff.
• Prepare client financial statements, and review statements prepared by less experienced staff.
• Assist in the planning of engagements, and in certain cases manage the planning process.

Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and GAAS
• Strong project management, team orientation and interpersonal skills
• CPA strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of audit experience in a public accounting setting required
• Experience working with Employee Benefit Plans required
• Flexibility to travel to client locations, including local travel and the possibility of minimal out-of-town travel.

Annual Base Pay Range in the New York City Metropolitan Area: $85,000 to $115,000Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Accounting for more than numbers! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Employee Referral Program Eligible

We appreciate you exploring a career with Weaver! Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. At this time, we are not accepting resume submissions by third party staffing agencies for this role. 

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