Experienced Audit Associate - Public Sector

PKFOD Careers•Voorhees, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

PKF O’Connor Davies is seeking an Experienced Audit Associate to join its Public Sector practice. The role assists with audit engagements for governmental entities, including municipalities, counties, school districts, and public authorities. The associate supports audit planning and procedures, examines financial records and supporting documentation, prepares workpapers, and helps test financial statement areas and compliance requirements. The position works under the supervision of senior team members and involves client communication, deadline management, and training in governmental accounting, GASB standards, and public sector auditing. The role requires working in the office at least four days per week and traveling locally to client locations as needed. The compensation range is $60,000–$70,000, with actual compensation depending on the role, office location, and the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. PKF O’Connor Davies offers a range of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility criteria. Applicants must currently be authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
1–2 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting.
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
Interest in governmental accounting and auditing.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in audit and accounting software (such as Engagement, Caseware, or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant reporting frameworks.
Must work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Must be willing and able to travel locally to client locations as needed.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or working toward CPA certification.
Experience auditing municipalities, school districts, and authorities, including housing and municipal utilities.
Coursework or experience related to governmental accounting and auditing.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and performing audit procedures under the supervision of senior team members.
Examine financial records, account balances, transactions, and supporting documentation.
Prepare workpapers documenting procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached.
Assist with testing cash, receivables, expenditures, payroll, capital assets, debt, and other financial statement areas.
Learn about client operations and internal controls through inquiries, walkthroughs, and documentation.
Support audits under applicable professional standards, including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards, as appropriate.
Assist with Single Audit procedures, including assigned testing of compliance requirements and internal controls over federal awards.
Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
Identify discrepancies or potential issues and communicate findings promptly to engagement supervisors.
Maintain professional communication with clients and follow up on requested information.
Manage assigned tasks to meet engagement deadlines and budget expectations.
Participate in training on governmental accounting, GASB standards, and public sector auditing.