Audit Senior (Woodbridge, NJ)

Our client is a top rated accounting and professional services firm. They are seeking an Audit Senior to be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, evaluate internal controls, closely supervise staff members and communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities:

Performing, assisting and supervising audits, reviews and compilations for various types of financial services clients.

Planning and executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment.

Identify and communicate improvements to client accounting procedures in order to reduce risk within the client organization.

Develop reasonable time budgets and effectively monitor performance of Staff.

Supervised by Audit Managers or Partners.

Delegate to, supervise and evaluate Staff.

Effectively assist on multiple smaller financial services engagements simultaneously as necessary.

Provide training and motivation to Staff.

Act as a mentor to Staff and assist with recruiting and retention.

Develop positive relationships with client personnel.

Identify potential opportunities for new and/or extended client services with financial services industry.

Required Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent major

Masters degree in Accountancy preferred

Working towards a CPA or comparable designation preferred

3-4 years experience in a related accounting/auditing position

3-4 years recent public accounting/audit experience

Have GAAP knowledge in the public and/or private sectors.

Excellent client service and communication skills

Location: Woodbridge, NJ

Salary: Competitive

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