Senior Audit Associate

Mid-size CPA firm located in Cranford, NJ is seeking experienced senior level assurance staff. Candidates should have 2 - 4 years of recent public accounting experience. Audit experience involving closely held corporations, publicly traded companies, and employee benefit plans (ERISA), are a plus. 

Responsibilities

• Experienced in performing audit testing and planning to support an audit opinion, including preparing/reviewing supporting work paper documentation, conducting analytical reviews of account balances and preparing financial statements

• Deliver quality service to clients by performing accounting and consulting services that are primarily technical in nature

• Capable of handling multiple client engagements

• Assist with formulating and delivering quality assurance services

• Research technical issues that arise during the course of audit engagements

• Ensure positive client relationships

• Meet client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications

• Comply with continuing education requirements; participate in professional organizations, independent study, etc.

• Assist with business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field

• CPA preferred

• 2-4 years of audit experience

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced business environment as audits are completed within a four-week period (planning, preparation, testing, and reporting)

• Organizational and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with direct reports and various levels of business unit management

• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner, using research and reasoning to develop solutions

• Ability to travel to client locations

• Must have proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)