Audit Associate (January 2027) - Harrison, NY

PKF O'Connor Davies•Town/Village of Harrison, NY

86d

About The Position

The Audit Associate performs a broad range of accounting tasks under the direct supervision of an in-charge accountant or Manager. The role supports audit strategy development, planning, review, and interpretation of findings for clients in the Not-for-Profit Independent Schools industry group. The associate applies auditing and accounting knowledge to client work, performs internal control testing and risk assessments, contributes to financial reports, documents findings, and follows firm policies and procedures. The role also includes monitoring engagement budgets, communicating potential issues, seeking opportunities to improve engagement profitability, and participating in training and professional learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
Meet all requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
Knowledge of basic auditing and accounting standards and proficiency in related computer applications, acquired through coursework or other training.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research capabilities.
Ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide services.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client-related audit matters.
Willingness to travel locally to clients 80% or more of the time.
Access to a car or public transportation.
Authorization to work in the United States; the firm will not sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of auditing, accounting standards, and GAAP, GAAS, and SEC rules where applicable.
Apply technical skills, on-the-job practices, and business processes for clients.
Use firm computer applications to facilitate auditing procedures, including Engagement, Accounting Research Manager, and PPC ETools.
Perform internal control testing, document deficiencies, and develop comments for management letters.
Perform risk assessments and complete related forms.
Participate in preparing financial reports, including statements, footnotes, and supplemental information.
Take direction to ensure assignment quality standards are achieved.
Communicate ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing, and document audit findings.
Plan and organize work efficiently and identify opportunities to improve engagement profitability.
Execute, document, consult on, and complete work in accordance with required policies and procedures.
Monitor engagement task budgets, identify out-of-scope work, and proactively communicate potential issues to appropriate team members.
Participate in learning and development opportunities, CPE, and training programs.
Travel locally to clients.