Audit Staff Accountant

Company: Smith Elliott Kearns & Company
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Full-time Description What are you looking for? A Great Place to Build Your Career? At SEK, you will find just that, especially if you are… Highly motivated: Eager to learn about our clients and develop your technical expertise. Driven Problem Solver: Apply critical thinking to execute diverse accounting tasks, analyze financial data, and identify potential risks across various clients. Effective Communicator: Interacting with multiple team members and building strong client relationships. Engaged Learner: Participate in continuous learning and CPE based on industry and niche. As an Audit Staff, you will play a key role in assisting with financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance related projects. This includes, but is not limited to, the execution of applicable testing strategies, understanding and evaluating internal controls, and other compliance related procedures, while gaining valuable experience working with a variety of clients and with teams in your office and across the Firm. This role, at times, requires travel to client sites for fieldwork. A Day in the Life of an Audit Staff Accountant Engagement Execution: Perform audit testing on key financial areas such as cash, receivables, inventories, fixed assets, and payroll, ensuring compliance with firm standards and GAAP. Assist in identifying and evaluating financial and operational risks within client systems. Document and organize workpapers that support audit findings, ensuring they meet regulatory and firm standards. Client Communication: Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and resolve questions. Respond to client inquiries with professionalism, providing exceptional service to enhance client relationships. Team Collaboration: Work closely with audit team members to meet engagement objectives and deadlines. Participate in audit planning and status meetings, actively contributing ideas and insights. Data Analysis and Financial Reporting: Analyze financial data and assess the accuracy and validity of client transactions and balances. Prepare client financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with regulatory and client requirements. Professional Development: Stay informed of new accounting and auditing standards and best practices through continued professional education. Seek feedback and guidance to improve technical and soft skills, aiming to progress toward an Audit Senior position. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance. 0-2 years’ experience (can include a tax internship with a CPA firm). Desire and determination to obtain a CPA license. Ability to manage priorities and workflow. Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and to demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Strong community orientation. Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications. Excellent technical accounting skills with proficiency in GAAP and GAAS. Why should you join SEK? Our firm offers team members an excellent career track along with a professional and growth-oriented work environment. We offer flexible schedules, study time on the clock for the CPA exam, and reduced hours in the summer in order to support employee needs to balance their personal and work life. In addition, we strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where each employee feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture. SEK CPAs & Advisors Benefits & Perks: 3 weeks of PTO Flexible schedules (including half-day Fridays in the summer) Teleworking Dress for your day policy (jeans included) 401k profit sharing plan Tuition Reimbursement Program CPA incentive Program Individual Medical Insurance covered by SEK Check out SEK Team Member Benefits by going to: https://www.sek.com/careers About Us: At SEK CPAs & Advisors, we don't just provide accounting services – we create value and foster trust. What over 60 years ago as a small, three-partner firm in Maryland has grown into one of the premier CPA and advisory firms in the area. With offices in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, and York, PA, as well as Hagerstown, MD. The firm is proud to be built on a foundation of integrity, responsiveness, empowerment, quality of life, and community. We believe industry-focused, high-performing teams are essential to delivering high-quality and innovative solutions to our clients. Therefore, continuous learning, leadership development , and integrating work-life flexibility are critical components of our strategic plan. At SEK, successful client service experiences are achieved by providing multiple services, frequent and ongoing communication , and a forward-thinking approach, thereby becoming a trusted business advisor throughout the lifecycle of a business or organization. EOE STATEMENT - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Find Your Path. Join SEK! Salary Description $62,000 - $68,000

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