Senior Audit Associate - Public Sector

PKFOD Careers•Harrison, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Audit Associate will be primarily responsible for leading and performing a variety of Public Sector audit engagements and will oversee audit staff at the client’s premises, run the engagement in the field and perform audit procedures to the appropriate extent. PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence. At PKF O’Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We believe our team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make an impact. We are also committed to supporting work–life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives. If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place for you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
3+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
Public Sector (i.e. schools, municipalities, counties, etc) experience required.
Applied knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) for governments, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
General knowledge of the requirements of the Uniform Grant Guidance for federal compliance audits.
Proficiency in use of Excel, Word and PFX Engagement audit software.
Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong work ethic.
Ability to research complex accounting and auditing issues.
Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally to clients when required.
Must be able to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Currently authorized to work in the United States.
Not able to sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

MS degree in Accounting a plus.
CPA certification preferred or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.

Responsibilities

Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in the public sector division and demonstrate the ability to run engagements within allotted time budgets.
Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for other clients.
Research complex accounting topics and form a conclusion utilizing the Firm’s research tools.
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
Identify and communicate to management suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Understand internal control deficiencies, work on training entry level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
Understand risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms.
Prepare financial report (statements, notes and any supplemental information) and all other client deliverables.
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness.
Provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit engagement from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and write detailed document findings.
Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.
Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.