Audit/Assurance Staff Accountant
CG Team ‚Ä¢ Tinton Falls, New Jersey ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $68,000–$72,000 / year
Posted on Thu, Jul 9, 2026
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 0 – 1 years of relevant experience (internships in audit/accounting a plus).
- CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA licensure strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of GAAP; exposure to GAAS a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft suite.
- Familiarity with audit or accounting software a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to travel to client sites with senior team members, as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Apply learned assurance procedures (under applicable standards) in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements under the supervision of senior management.
- Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations.
- Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm and professional standards.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and footnote disclosures under GAAP.
- Help prepare various audit statements, findings, and financial reports.
- Identify and communicate accounting/audit issues to engagement leadership.
- Perform reconciliations, vouching, and testing of transactions and account balances.
- Participate in client walkthroughs and fieldwork.
- Manage time effectively to meet engagement deadlines and budgets.
- Prepare financial statements and maintain client correspondence.
- Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Participate and provide input in planning and engagement team meetings.
- Adhere to firm’s quality control policies and procedures.
- Maintain familiarity with firm’s policies, procedures, forms, and online tools/software.
- Participate in training and educational opportunities.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by Cg Senior Management, when necessary.
- This position is hybrid; a combination of remote and in-office/client work. In-office and client work will be determined by Cg management and/or client needs.
Location: Hybrid
Salary Range: $68,000 - $72,000 annually
Benefits for Full Time, Exempt Employees
- Health Insurance
- High Deductible Health Plan
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Coverage begins on the first month after one full month of employment
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance (at no cost to employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (at no cost to employee)
- Voluntary Benefit Plans
- Dental
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short Term Disability
- Vision
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity & Accident
- Legal
- Section 125 (Flex Spending Account)
- Accident
- Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy
- Holiday Time
- Plus one additional floating holiday per year
- Tax Day – the firm is closed for a full day the first Friday following April 15th
- Summer Fridays
- Office closed on Fridays beginning the first Friday in June and ending the Friday of Labor Day weekend
- 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan
- With auto enrollment upon eligibility and employer match
- Team Bonus Plan
- Paid subjectively based on billable/total hours, realization, and goals met
- New Team Member Referral Bonus
- Based on specified requirements included years of professional experience
- New Business Referral Bonus
- For recurring and non-recurring business based on specified parameters
- Reimbursement for Relevant Licenses and Dues
- CPA Exam Bonus
- Monetary bonus and reimbursement towards expenses upon passing all four parts of the exam
- Bonuses also available for additional professional designations