Audit Staff Accountant

Job Description

2027 Audit Fall Staff Accountant | UHY-US

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at UHY-US, located in New York, NY. UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms and part of a top 20 international network, specializing in audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services. In this role, you will be crucial in delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to clients, ensuring financial statements are accurate and compliant with regulations and standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New York, NY
• Pay: $70000–$80000 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures the accuracy and regulatory compliance of client financial statements through meticulous audit execution and analysis.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Planning & Execution: Participate in planning and preparing audit engagements, then execute procedures like control testing, substantive testing, and analytical reviews.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify issues and assess the application of accounting principles.
• Internal Controls Evaluation: Evaluate internal control systems to identify weaknesses and assist in developing recommendations for enhancing efficiency.
• Client & Team Collaboration: Communicate professionally with client personnel to gather information and work with team members for timely engagement completion.
• Reporting & Research: Conduct research on relevant accounting and auditing standards, and contribute to the preparation of accurate audit reports and supporting workpapers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or taxation. This is an entry-level role.
• Experience: Actively pursuing the required education and credits to qualify for the CPA exam, with the intention of obtaining CPA licensure.
• Skills: Financial statement analysis, audit procedure execution, internal controls assessment, technical accounting research, professional documentation.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement.