Accounting and Auditing Associate

At Sax Advisory Group, LLC we are driven by our ability to turn every client’s dream into a reality. We are a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary accounting, tax, and advisory firm serving the needs of closely held companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit entities, government, and high-net-worth individuals. We are dedicated to providing an environment that offers growth, stability and advancement opportunities, in a team member driven culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded. We have everything you need for a dynamic career!

We are currently hiring several full-time Entry-Level Accounting and Auditing Associates to start in November 2027 at one of our office locations: Parsippany, NJ or New York City, NY. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.

Summary

The A&A Associate will use basic knowledge of accounting and tax to assist in audits, compilations, reviews, and tax return preparation. Understand and support the Firm's core business services and client service capabilities. Contribute technical and interpersonal skills to meeting and exceeding client service expectations.

Core Competencies:

 Client Service

• Read prior year financial statements and client's website and actively seek out information from team members to gain an understanding of the client's business and industry to better service them
• Focus on developing a good rapport with client personnel and clearly communicate requests and questions through appropriate lines of communication
• Recognize client expectations for deadlines, deliverables, client protocol, etc.
• Communicate client concerns or issues to appropriate team member and provide input for suitable response

Expertise and Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, Firm programs and tools such as CaseWare, CCH Practice time entry, GoFileRoom, ProSystems and other accounting resource tools 
• Understand the risk-based audit approach and the assertions applicable to assigned areas
• Understand the basic attest services (i.e. compilation, review, audit)
• Begin to use problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and evaluate information
• Apply an appropriate level of professional skepticism in performing audit procedures, and take proper approach when interacting with clients
• Possess a general knowledge of tax law in order to prepare basic individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns