Audit Staff Accountant Hybrid, Teaneck, NJ

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Audit Staff Accountant

Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt

Position Description:

The role of audit Staff accountant is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze client information such as balance sheets and income statements to obtain reasonable assurance for attestation engagements.
• Utilize applicable standards such as GAAS/SSARS to create working papers that include nature, timing and extent of performed procedures, results of performed procedures, as well as evidence obtained and conclusion.
• Review, analyze and understand audit plans based on risk assessment.
• Understand, engage in, and execute the attestation engagement process.
• Review and analyze client data to prepare, or assist clients in preparation of, financial statements and other non-attestation processes. Offer professional insight and guidance to clients regarding appropriate presentation and disclosure of financial statements.
• Identify auditing, accounting, and engagement process issues as they arise; advise engagement executives and develop solutions.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
• Respond to and consult on day-to-day client matters, questions and requests.
• Work on multiple engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively in relation to engagement budgets.
  
  

Qualifications:

To qualify, candidate must have:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university.
• A CPA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Accounting software, Excel, Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Business level proficiency in English required – Dual business level proficiency in Japanese .
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

Benefits:

• Teleworking
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
• Referral bonus program
• CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements

Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms