Audit Senior - Manufacturing & Distribution

About the role

Grassi is a nationally ranked accounting firm with over 550 employees and nine offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, and an international presence in Italy. We are looking for a Manufacturing & Distribution Audit Senior Associate with SEC experience to join our team in any of the following office locations: Jericho, NY; New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit engagements for Manufacturing, Distribution, and other commercial clients from initial planning through final deliverables, including risk assessment, fieldwork oversight, and completion procedures
• Managing client relationships by serving as a primary point of contact throughout engagements, proactively addressing audit and accounting-related questions, and building client trust through timely and accurate communication
• Supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff and interns, reviewing their work for accuracy and quality, and providing constructive performance feedback to support professional growth
• Reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable regulatory requirements, and firm policies
• Evaluating and testing internal controls, identifying control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and areas for operational improvement, particularly in inventory management, cost accounting, and revenue recognition processes common in M&D clients
• Executing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants and supporting the execution of a high-quality audit
• Preparing and reviewing complex audit documentation, including working papers, client deliverables, and financial statement disclosures
• Performing and guiding others through detailed substantive testing procedures on key accounts such as inventory, fixed assets, revenue, and cost of sales
• Researching and resolving technical accounting and auditing issues using authoritative literature, firm tools, and guidance
• Collaborating with engagement managers and partners to develop audit strategies tailored to M&D client operations, improving engagement efficiency and audit quality
• Assisting in staff evaluations and participating in recruiting and development initiatives to strengthen the audit team
• Ensuring engagements are completed on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining high standards of audit quality and client service
• Managing workload across multiple engagements and meeting competing deadlines with a focus on efficiency and prioritization
• Ensuring all work complies with professional standards, firm methodology, and client expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years progressive audit experience; previous experience in public accounting required
• Manufacturing & Distribution and commercial industry experience required
• SEC experience required
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff while working collaboratively in a team environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software such as QuickBooks, CaseWare, ProSystem fx Engagement, CCH, etc.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others
• Ability to travel as needed
• S. work authorization required; we do not sponsor or transfer work visas