Audit Senior - Public Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

Geltrude & Company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Auditor with 2-5+ years of experience to join our growing CPA and advisory firm in Clifton, NJ. In this role, you will lead audit engagements from planning through report issuance, work directly with clients across various industries, and help shape how our firm leverages technology and AI to modernize the audit process. We specialize in HUD multifamily housing, LIHTC partnerships, nonprofits, and employee benefit plan audits - giving you the chance to build deep expertise in specialized areas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced auditor eager to take real ownership of engagements, work side-by-side with leadership, and grow on a clear path to manager.

Duties:

• Lead and execute audit engagements for nonpublic companies, HUD multifamily entities, LIHTC partnerships, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans (401(k))
• Plan and perform audits in accordance with AICPA standards (GAAS), GAGAS (Yellow Book), and Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) requirements
• Draft financial statements, footnotes, and management letters in accordance with GAAP
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for process improvement
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with HUD, NJHMFA, and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Prepare detailed audit findings and recommendations that clearly communicate issues and proposed solutions to clients and firm leadership
• Review staff workpapers, mentor junior team members, and uphold quality control standards
• Work directly with clients - board members, executive directors, property managers, and CFOs - to address audit findings and resolve open items
• Help shape how the firm uses AI and automation across the audit practice

Requirements:

• 2–5+ years of audit experience under AICPA standards (private company, nonprofit, or governmental work)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and internal control assessment methodologies
• Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager experience preferred
• HUD, LIHTC, nonprofit, or Single Audit (Uniform Guidance) exposure strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in financial statement preparation, audit report writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagement deadlines simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly
• Curiosity about technology and AI in accounting is a big plus

Join us as a Senior Auditor and leverage your expertise at a firm where your work has real impact, your voice is heard, and your career growth is supported. At Geltrude & Company, we value specialized technical expertise, smart use of technology, and a meaningful connection to the communities we serve.

Geltrude & Company is an extremely progressive, 50-person (and growing), full-service accounting firm in Clifton, New Jersey, just outside of New York City. Our focus is on the solution, not the problem. We think as entrepreneurs and view the world through the eyes of our clients. Those optics motivate us to hire the most qualified staff, provide extensive training, and support them in their commitment to excellence.

Company Description

Geltrude & Company is an extremely progressive, 50-person (and growing), full-service accounting firm in Clifton, New Jersey, just outside of New York City. Our focus is on the solution, not the problem. We think as entrepreneurs and view the world through the eyes of our clients. Those optics motivate us to hire the most qualified staff, provide extensive training, and support them in their commitment to excellence.