Senior Auditor at Maher Duessel

Butler, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Auditing, Tax, Communication, Project Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Supervision, Training, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Performance Feedback, Client Relationship Management, Operational Improvements, Risk Assessment, Financial Reporting

Industry

Accounting

Description

Description We are currently seeking Senior Auditors to join our firm. Senior Auditors can perform most engagements with little supervision. They direct and review the work of staff auditors and are capable of making decisions on most accounting, tax, and auditing matters. When unusual situations arise in the audit, they present the pertinent information to the senior engagement management and follow their advice. Successful candidates will enjoy minimal out of town travel and a great work-life balance. Maher Duessel offers quality experience working with well known clients, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualifications: An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient course work to qualify to become licensed as a CPA Minimum 2+ years of recent public accounting experience Government and non-profit audit experience preferred CPA strongly preferred Advanced written and verbal communication skills Excellent project management skills A strong dedication to teamwork and leadership Ability to supervise and train staff levels Strong knowledge of Microsoft Offices applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook) Responsibilities: Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery Direct daily fieldwork, inform supervisors of engagement status, and plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of an audit engagement Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client personnel, assess client satisfaction, and proactively stay in contact throughout the year Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations Understand the client’s financial reporting requirements, prepare client financial statements and other required reports, and meet deadlines provided by the client and firm supervisors Identify operational improvements for suggestion to clients Identify risks or issues that should be brought to the attention of the Audit Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager, Principal or Partner Begin reviewing Staff workpapers, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm policy Begin acquiring public speaking and presentation skills Manage overtime effectively to complete assigned tasks through assistance of audit team Actively work towards passing the CPA exam About our Firm: Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors. Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for the past several years, including in 2025, by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania and named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Maher Duessel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

Senior Auditors direct and review the work of staff auditors, ensuring compliance with professional standards. They develop strong working relationships with clients and adapt audit approaches to changing client environments.