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Audit Senior Accountant

Location:

Hamilton, NJ or Newtown, PA

Position Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

The Role

We are seeking an Audit Senior Accountant to join our regional accounting and advisory firm serving clients across New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. In this role, you will lead field engagements across a diverse portfolio, including closely held middle-market businesses, non-profit organizations, and employee benefit plans.

Our firm prioritizes direct partner mentorship, meaningful professional growth, and a supportive team culture that balances technical excellence with personal work-life flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Engagement Leadership:
  Run financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with GAAP and professional standards.
• Fieldwork Execution & Review:
  Oversee daily field operations, conduct complex audit testing, perform analytical reviews, and prepare accurate financial statement disclosures.
• Client Communication:
  Serve as a direct point of contact for client leadership, gathering documentation, clarifying reporting requirements, and addressing operational questions.
• Staff Supervision:
  Delegate tasks effectively to staff accountants and interns, review work papers for technical accuracy, and provide constructive, real-time coaching.
• Advisory
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with firm leaders to identify internal control improvements, business risks, and value-add advisory opportunities for clients.

Requirements

• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of progressive public accounting audit experience.
• Education & Credentials:
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting; active CPA license or qualified CPA candidate actively sitting for exams.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong technical proficiency in GAAP, GAAS, and common audit automation software.
• Attributes:
  Exceptional analytical skills, high attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Culture & Balance:
  Enjoy a highly collaborative, supportive environment with flexible hybrid work options and reasonable peak-season expectations.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Generous health, dental, and vision packages, plus short- and long-term disability protection.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) plan with company matching, profit sharing, and full financial support for ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and CPA certification costs.
• Generous PTO:
  Competitive paid time off program and paid firm holidays to ensure you rest and recharge throughout the year.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.