Audit/Assurance Senior

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior-level accounting professional to join our dynamic firm on a full-time basis. As a member of our Audit & Assurance team, you will work closely with partners and clients and play an integral role in the planning, execution, and completion of assurance engagements. Our clients consist of privately held domestic and international businesses along with entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals.

Audit/Assurance Seniors plan and perform audit and assurance engagements under the direction of a manager or director and work directly with our clients. They may also occasionally assist with tax engagements for assurance clients.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance or attest engagements under the direction of a manager or director
• Develop and complete audit risk assessments and conduct audit planning, including client communication, internal control evaluations, and development of risk-based audit programs
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to the engagement team
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Supervise, mentor, and assist in the development of staff accountants
• Communicate effectively with the engagement supervisor, manager, partner, and client
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards, including AICPA, FASB, GASB, and GAAP standards
• Conduct research and prepare memoranda outlining findings and conclusions
• Communicate directly with existing clients via meetings, email, and conference calls
• Review and/or prepare various tax returns and financial statements for certain assurance clients

 Qualifications:

• At least 3-4 years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing, accounting, and tax knowledge.  Employee benefit plan audit experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred; if licensed, should be a member in good standing with the New England Society of CPAs and American Institute of CPAs
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing audit engagements, supervising staff, and communicating directly with clients
• Working knowledge of various software programs such as CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, CCH Knowledge Coach, Crunchafi, CCH Axcess, and QuickBooks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and organizational skills

Newburg CPA offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, HSA contributions, and a reduced summer work week.  We offer a hybrid environment with work-from-home opportunities along with a broad-minded Flex Policy to promote a better work-life balance. Compensation is based on experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.