Audit Senior - Healthcare & Affordable Housing

Grassi • Park Ridge, NJ

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

Grassi, a nationally ranked and fast-growing accounting firm with over 40 years of experience, provides advisory, tax, and accounting services across various sectors. With over 550 employees and eleven offices, Grassi became an employee-owned company in 2023 through an ESOP, empowering its U.S. employees to own firm stock. The firm is seeking an Audit Senior Associate for its Park Ridge, NJ office. This role involves managing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients, with primary responsibility for planning and executing day-to-day audit activities, ensuring time constraints and client deadlines are met, and reviewing work produced by junior audit staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3-5 years progressive audit experience
• Previous experience in public accounting required
• Healthcare and affordable housing audit experience required
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff while working collaboratively in a team environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software such as QuickBooks, CaseWare, ProSystem fx Engagement, CCH, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others
• Ability to travel as needed
• U.S. work authorization required; we do not sponsor or transfer work visas

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification

Responsibilities

• Leading audit engagements from initial planning through final deliverables, including scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork supervision, and completion procedures for healthcare and affordable housing clients
• Managing client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact on engagements, responding to client inquiries, and addressing accounting and audit-related issues in a timely manner
• Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy, and providing timely feedback and development support
• Reviewing audit workpapers, financial statements, and reports to ensure compliance with professional and firm standards
• Evaluating internal controls and identifying areas of risk, inefficiency, or opportunities for improvement
• Preparing complex sections of audit documentation, including working papers, financial statement disclosures, and draft reports
• Researching and resolving complex accounting, auditing, and reporting issues using authoritative guidance and firm resources
• Collaborating with partners and managers to develop audit strategies and improve engagement efficiency and client service
• Assisting in staff performance evaluations and contributing to talent development initiatives
• Ensuring projects are completed within established timeframes and budgets while maintaining high quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with applicable professional standards and firm policies
• Meeting project deadlines and managing time efficiently across multiple engagements

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Flexible “Dress for Your Day” dress code
• Telecommuting options
• Flex-time policies
• Summer hours, enhanced by our Floating Summer Friday’s program, which allows team members three extra Fridays off during the summer months in addition to their PTO
• Positive, productive environment that aligns with our company’s high standards of inclusivity, diversity, and equity
• Events throughout the year to bring the firm together for open dialogue and awareness of global diversity issues
• Support organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Autism Speaks, Long Island Cares, and many of our nonprofit clients through Grassi Gives Back
• Competitive base compensation with eligibility for a raise and bonus each June or December based on performance metrics and level
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer contribution to life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Client and employee referral bonus program
• Financial assistance toward the achievement of the CPA certification which includes the cost of the CPA study materials, CPA exam registration and sitting fees for all 4 parts (up to 2 x per part), plus the CPA application and licensing fees
• Paid study time during work hours
• Additional paid time off to take your scheduled exam
• Bonus paid upon passing the CPA exam
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunities, including both technical and soft skills training
• Discounted gym memberships
• Various wellness initiatives and programs such as the CALM app that helps our team members lower stress, decrease anxiety, improve focus, and get more restful sleep
• Performance-based incentives
• Wellness programs
• Retirement programs
• Opportunities for continuous professional development

What This Job Offers

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