Part-Time Audit Senior

About the role

WilkinGuttenplan is a leading mid-sized accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey and New York City. The Firm serves a variety of industries including closely held and middle-market businesses, real estate, healthcare, international commerce, sports and entertainment, professional practices, technology, non-profit, condominiums and cooperatives, and more. Areas of expertise include tax, auditing, compilations, reviews, financial statement preparation, business valuations, and trust & estate solutions. WilkinGuttenplan is an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing audits, reviews, and compilations in accordance with U.S. GAAP and firm policies for clients in commercial industries.
• Audit planning, including risk assessment, developing audit strategies, and establishing timelines.
• Prepare and review GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of staff auditors, providing clear feedback and guidance.
• Communicate effectively with clients to resolve issues, discuss findings, and deliver audit results.
• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with firm policies and auditing standards.
• Handle both large and small engagements simultaneously while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Enhance client relationships by providing excellent customer service.
• Stay current with technical accounting and auditing updates.
• Collaborate in a team environment and also work independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Actively working towards obtaining your CPA license; current CPA license a plus.
• 3+ years of recent work experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm, with a focus on audit and assurance engagements in commercial industries.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including technical accounting concepts and financial statement presentation requirements.
• Experience performing and supervising audit procedures, including planning, risk assessment, internal control evaluation, substantive testing, and completion.
• Ability to prepare and review GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or reviewing work of staff-level team members.
• Ability to complete various assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently in a remote setting.
• Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word (Microsoft 365 suite), adept at navigating and learning new technologies; familiarity with accounting systems (ProSystems, CCH) is a plus.
• Possess and demonstrate strong understanding and alignment with our firm’s core values of Honesty and Candor, Continual Learning, Innovation, Mentorship, Leadership, Team Player and Client Committed.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Part-Time: Approx. 20–30 hours per week.
• Flexible Hours: Work during typical business hours (preferred) with options for evenings/weekends.
• Remote Work: 100% remote, work from anywhere in the U.S. (NJ/NY residence preferred).

Benefits

• We offer a unique culture that emphasizes and values work/life balance including remote work flexibility!
• Our collaborative work environment is strongly committed to your professional growth and success.
• We have a track record of ranking in the Best Place to Work NJ for the past twenty-one years and have won several other awards including #1 in Vault’s Top 3 Internships, Best Firms for Young Accountants, Best Accounting Firms To Work For, and many more!
• The estimated hourly rate for this position is $45.00–$55.00/hour. Individual salaries are determined through multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certification, knowledge, skills and qualifications.
• As a part-time employee, you are eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) plan in accordance with applicable plan/eligibility requirements, as well as PTO options.