Senior Audit Accountant Hybrid - Hackensack Nj

Audit Senior

Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt

Position Description:

The role of Audit Senior is to be responsible for providing audit and other assurance services, and accounting consulting services to our clients. Seniors are an important part of the engagement team and will often be the primary client contact, leading Staff, and being afforded opportunities to take on more challenging assignments, clients, and staff supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Apply academic training and professional experience to identify and solve complicated accounting and auditing issues. This includes gathering and analyzing relevant information provided by clients.
• Research and interpret accounting laws on complex issues and questions arising from client transactions.
• Lead client audit and assurance engagements, including planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits.
• Supervise, train and mentor staff and interns on audit processes and review workpapers and deliverables they prepare.
• Review and analyze client data to prepare, or assist clients in preparation of, financial statements and other non-attestation processes. Offer professional insight and guidance to clients regarding appropriate presentation and disclosure of financial statements.
• Perform audits of internal control over financial reporting, including J-sox.
• Prepare and provide reports requested by clients’ parent-company auditors.
• Build client satisfaction by meeting with clients, providing timely and effective responses to requests and concerns, and providing consultation on client accounting matters.
• Monitor engagement progress and conduct timely performance feedback and reviews to staff.
• Work on multiple engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively in relation to engagement budgets.
• Understand and use advanced functions of software applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, attestation engagement software, data analysis tools, etc.) to perform day-to-day functions. Teach Staff and Interns to effectively use software applications.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
• Use communication and people skills to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and clients to foster positive working relationships.
• Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.

Qualifications:

To qualify, candidate must have:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university.
• A CPA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
• 2+ years of attestation experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm.
• Experience as an Audit Senior a plus.
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review (SSARS).
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Accounting software, Excel, Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Business level proficiency in English required – Dual business level proficiency in Japanese preferred.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

Benefits:

• Teleworking
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
• Referral bonus program
• CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements

Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms