Audit Senior Associate

Title: External Audit ProfessionalLocation: New York, NY – OnsitePay Rate: $73.33/hourDuration: 3-month contractRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting4+ years of external audit experienceRecent external financial statement audit experiencePublic accounting or audit-firm experienceExperience auditing private and/or CIPS clientsStrong understanding of audit methodologyKnowledge of US GAAP and GAASStrong written and verbal communication skillsNice to Have Skills & ExperienceBig 4 audit experience (PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMG)CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certificationJob Description We are seeking an experienced external audit professional to support financial statement audit engagements across privately held companies and Consumer & Industrial Products & Services (CIPS) clients. This is a 3-month onsite contract in New York, NY, requiring Eastern Time hours and a 40–60+ hour schedule based on engagement needs. The role will support private, middle-market, and CIPS clients across industries including manufacturing, industrial products, consumer products, retail, pharmaceutical, construction/real estate, transportation, and logistics.Perform external financial statement audit proceduresExecute audit testing and document conclusionsEvaluate internal controls and supporting audit evidenceIdentify and communicate audit issuesWork directly with client stakeholders throughout engagementsManage multiple audit priorities and deadlinesSupport engagement teams during busy season