Audit/Assurance Staff Accountant

CG Team • Tinton Falls, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is hybrid; a combination of remote and in-office/client work. In-office and client work will be determined by Cg management and/or client needs. The Audit/Assurance Staff Accountant will apply learned assurance procedures in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements under the supervision of senior management. Responsibilities include performing substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations, preparing workpapers and supporting documentation, assisting with financial statement preparation and footnote disclosures, and identifying and communicating accounting/audit issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0 – 1 years of relevant experience (internships in audit/accounting a plus).
• CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA licensure strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP; exposure to GAAS a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Familiarity with audit or accounting software a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites with senior team members, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Internships in audit/accounting
• Exposure to GAAS
• Familiarity with audit or accounting software

Responsibilities

• Apply learned assurance procedures (under applicable standards) in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements under the supervision of senior management.
• Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations.
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and footnote disclosures under GAAP.
• Help prepare various audit statements, findings, and financial reports.
• Identify and communicate accounting/audit issues to engagement leadership.
• Perform reconciliations, vouching, and testing of transactions and account balances.
• Participate in client walkthroughs and fieldwork.
• Manage time effectively to meet engagement deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain client correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Participate and provide input in planning and engagement team meetings.
• Adhere to firm’s quality control policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with firm’s policies, procedures, forms, and online tools/software.
• Participate in training and educational opportunities.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Cg Senior Management, when necessary.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• High Deductible Health Plan
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance (at no cost to employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (at no cost to employee)
• Voluntary Benefit Plans
• Dental
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Vision
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident
• Legal
• Section 125 (Flex Spending Account)
• Accident
• Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
• Holiday Time Plus one additional floating holiday per year
• Tax Day – the firm is closed for a full day the first Friday following April 15th
• Summer Fridays
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan
• Team Bonus Plan
• New Team Member Referral Bonus
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Reimbursement for Relevant Licenses and Dues
• CPA Exam Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level