Senior Auditor - Government Team at Mercadien Consulting LLC – Hamilton, New Jersey

Mercadien is seeking an essential member of the team supporting our not-for-profit, for profit and government clients. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, dedicated team player with a passion for client service who is looking to further their career in an environment that proudly promotes a robust culture with an open-door policy and recognition programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the productivity of staff and the work plan on every engagement

• Identifies areas for which control and inherent risk assessments may be lowered

• Understands how the impact of changes in the economy, industry and business processes affects the planning process

• Gathers appropriate evidence using advanced analytical reviews

• Identifies situations when deviation from/addition to planned procedures is appropriate

• Plans engagements based on Risk Assessments

• Documents internal controls on a timely basis

• Tests systems of internal control appropriately based on risk assessment (i.e. walkthrough vs. test of control)

• Performs an effective engagement administration review

• Completes an engagement so that the "lights-out" approach may be used

• Recognizes and documents appropriate matters for Partner attention

• Participates in industry related meetings or seminars

• Learns and appropriately uses industry specific terminology

• Functions without close supervision

• Assists with financial reporting

• Asks for assignments that will support specialty development

• Participates in debriefing

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• Must hold or be pursuing CPA license

• 3+ years of experience in performing governmental audits

• Experience overseeing staff

• Must possess above average computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format. A strong command of the English language and grammar is necessary

• Must be available to work professional hours between 9am and 5pm, and additional hours as needed.

Benefits

• Hybrid policy (2 days in office or at client site)
• Highly competitive salaries and bonus programs
• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive 401K match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Casual dress code: dress for your day
• Mentorship and training opportunities
• Internal committees and clubs
• Various social gatherings & events
• Strong focus on the Mercadien community
• Cutting edge technology