Senior Accountant - Family Office

Location: Wilkes Barre

Description We are looking for an experienced audit and accounting specialist to join our team in Pennsylvania. This position plays a key role in reviewing financial and operational practices, strengthening internal controls, and helping the organization manage risk across the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in audit methodology, compliance oversight, and process improvement, along with the ability to communicate findings clearly and work collaboratively with leadership on corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

- Lead reviews of financial records, operating procedures, compliance activities, and control environments to identify issues and improvement opportunities.

- Design audit plans, testing approaches, and supporting procedures based on risk exposure and engagement objectives.

- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical enhancements to improve accuracy, accountability, and operational reliability.

- Present audit results to management through clear reports and discussions that outline observations, root causes, and recommended actions.

- Partner with business leaders to track remediation efforts and confirm that agreed-upon corrective measures are completed effectively.

- Contribute to enterprise risk assessment activities by identifying emerging concerns and helping prioritize audit focus areas.

- Support fraud prevention and asset protection efforts by helping establish safeguards and participating in investigations when concerns arise.

- Review accounting documentation and workflow processes to verify compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

- Help refine audit practices and provide guidance to staff on internal control expectations, documentation standards, and audit-related procedures. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required.

- At least 3 years of experience in audit, public accounting, or corporate accounting environments.

- Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, risk assessment practices, and audit standards.

- Ability to analyze financial information, identify control gaps, and develop actionable recommendations.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to management.

- Proficiency with accounting or audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- CPA or related certification is preferred.

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