Job Description
Job Description
Senior Auditor - Governmental & Nonprofit (School
Districts & Charter Schools)
Position Summary
The Senior Auditor leads all executes financial statement audits, Single Audits, and compliance engagernents for
governmental and nonprofit clients, including school districts and charter schools. ln a small--firm environnrent, this role
often manages the entire audit lifecyde-from phnning through reporting-while serving as the primary client contact.
The Senior Auditor also assists with special projests, prepares nonprofit tax retums, and contributes to firmwide quality
and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Engagement teadership
. Lead planning, risk assessment, and scoping for gwernmental and nonprofit audits. . Develop tailored audit programs for schol districts, charter schools, and other public sector clients. Coordinate engagement timelines, staffing and client communications. ldentify key internal controls and assess control risk.
. Perform and oversee detaihd audit procedures, including:
o Fund accountin& govemrn€ntal fund statements, and budgetary compliance
o Cash, receivables, payables, payroll, capital assets, and long-term obligations
o Federal and state grant compliance testing (ESSER, title l, IDEA, etc.)
' Conduct Single Audit procedures under Uniform Guidance, including major program determination.
' Perform cornplianc€ tisting in -cordance with Jersey state requirements, including state-sp€cific school
district and charter school regulations, budgetary laws, and required state reporting. . Evaluate internal controls and prepare findings and recommendations.
Fieldwork & Audit Execution
Reporting & Deliverables
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Client Relationship Management
. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for school district, charter school, and nonprofit clients
. Provide guidance on accounting standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
. Assist clients with year-end close, schedules, and audit readiness.
Most audits will be performed independently. However, when assigned,
c Supervise staff auditors, providing coaching and on-the-job training.
o Review workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAs, GAGAS, and firm standards
o Support internal quality control initiatives.
Special Projects & Nonprofit Tax
Prepare and review Form lRO and related nonprofit tax filings.
Assist with special projects such as internal control assessments, policy reviews, agreed-upon procedures, and
grant compliance consuhing.
Participate in process impronernent initiativ€s and implementation of new standards.
Technical Expertise & Professional Development
Maintain strong knowledge of:
o GASB standards
o Govemm€ntal fund accounting
o Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance
o State-specific scttool district reportirE requirements
Complete required CPE, including Yellow Book hours.
o Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
. erperience adting sdrool distrids and dprter sctrools b required.
. 3-5+ years of audit experience with gwernmental and nonprofit clients. o Strong understandin8 of GMS, GAGAS, GASB, and Uniform Guidance. . Experience preparing or reviewing nonprofit tar retums (Form 9{n} preferred.
' Proficiency with Engagement audit software and familiarity with audit checklists and programs such as Knowledge Coach
o Ability to independently manage full audit engagements in a small-firm environment. . Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. . Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit documentation tools.
Supervision & Review
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Draft financial statements, footnotes, supplementary information, and required state reports.
Prepare audit findings, management letters, and corrective action recommendations.
Present audit results to boards of education, audit committees, and management.
Ensure timely issuance of all deliverables including AUDSUMS.
Qualifications
Thank you;
Core Competencies
. Ability to work independently and take ownership of engagements
. strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
. Professionalism and client-service orientation
o Ability to mana8e multiple deadlines and engagements
. Leadership and mentoring capability