Staff Accountant/Senior Auditor

Company: NorthStar Professional Search
Location: Bala Cynwyd
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Staff Accountant/Senior Auditor Job Description/Profile Participates in financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, agreed-upon procedures, and other projects, as assigned by supervisory personnel Performs detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances and prepares effective and clear workpapers Develops an understanding of the accounting and auditing principles relevant to individual client engagements Participates in the engagement planning process Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise. Assists with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements Research accounting issues Becomes proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs Communicates progress of engagements Keeps supervisor informed of all important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate. Works diligently to obtain a CPA license Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting; 3.0 or higher GPA in major preferred; advanced degree preferred Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and computer accounting software programs Strong written and verbal communication skills Time management and organizational skills Willingness and ability to travel, generally within the greater Philadelphia area Working Conditions Frequent same-day travel for work at client’s offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle. The work schedule will depend on the client’s work hours. Occasional overtime work is required throughout the year, specifically from January 1 to April 15. Benefits Excellent benefits package to include major medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, company-paid licenses, professional dues, and continuing professional education of 40 hours per year. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

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