Audit Staff

Mid-size CPA firm located in Union County, NJ is seeking assurance staff. Candidates should have 0-2 years of public accounting experience. Audit experience involving closely held corporations and employee benefit plans (ERISA) are a plus. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing audit testing and planning to support an audit opinion, including preparing 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
• Assist with 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

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field
• 0-2 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)