Senior Auditor

Qualifications
Active CPA license in New Jersey
4+ years of recent public accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Strong understanding of US GAAP and GAAS
Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously
Strong project management abilities
Excellence in written and verbal communication
Advanced knowledge of Excel and audit software
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with paperless audit systems
Knowledge of local business environment and industries
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement available
Additional hours during peak audit periods
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus program
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
CPA license renewal fees
Professional development support
Career Growth Opportunities
Structured path to manager position
Industry specialization opportunities
Leadership development programs
Mentorship program participation
Collaborative team environment
Focus on work-life balance
Regular team building events
Community involvement opportunities
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will lead diverse audit engagements across multiple industries, supervise staff members, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality service delivery
Audit Management
Lead audit engagements from planning through completion
Develop and execute audit programs based on risk assessment
Review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and compliance
Supervise and direct audit teams of 2-4 staff members
Ensure adherence to firm methodology and professional standards
Manage project budgets and resource allocation
Identify and resolve technical accounting issues
Client Relations
Serve as key point of contact for assigned clients
Maintain strong professional relationships with clients
Present audit findings to client management
Respond promptly to client inquiries and requests
Identify opportunities for additional services
Participate in client proposal development and presentations
Team Leadership
Provide on-the-job training to staff accountants
Review and evaluate staff performance
Coach and mentor junior team members
Facilitate knowledge sharing within the audit department
Contribute to staff recruitment and development initiatives
Prepare and review complex financial statements
Conduct technical research on accounting and auditing matters
Stay current with accounting standards and regulatory changes
Assist with quality control procedures
Support tax season initiatives as needed
Local travel to client sites
Seasonal overtime during busy season (January-April)
Job description
Senior Auditor

Location: Lakewood, New Jersey

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Auditor to join their growing public accounting firm in Lakewood, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will lead diverse audit engagements across multiple industries, supervise staff members, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Required Qualifications
• Active CPA license in New Jersey
• 4+ years of recent public accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and GAAS
• Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously

Primary Responsibilities

Audit Management
• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion
• Develop and execute audit programs based on risk assessment
• Review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and compliance
• Supervise and direct audit teams of 2-4 staff members
• Ensure adherence to firm methodology and professional standards
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation
• Identify and resolve technical accounting issues

Client Relations
• Serve as key point of contact for assigned clients
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients
• Present audit findings to client management
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and requests
• Identify opportunities for additional services
• Participate in client proposal development and presentations

Team Leadership
• Provide on-the-job training to staff accountants
• Review and evaluate staff performance
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within the audit department
• Contribute to staff recruitment and development initiatives

Technical Duties
• Prepare and review complex financial statements
• Conduct technical research on accounting and auditing matters
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulatory changes
• Assist with quality control procedures
• Support tax season initiatives as needed

Skills and Competencies
• Strong project management abilities
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and audit software
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with paperless audit systems
• Knowledge of local business environment and industries

Work Environment
• Based in our Lakewood, NJ office
• Hybrid work arrangement available
• Local travel to client sites
• Seasonal overtime during busy season (January-April)
• Additional hours during peak audit periods

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• CPA license renewal fees
• Professional development support

Career Growth Opportunities
• Structured path to manager position
• Industry specialization opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Mentorship program participation
• Local professional network development

Firm Culture
• Collaborative team environment
• Focus on work-life balance
• Regular team building events
• Community involvement opportunities
• Professional growth emphasis