Accounting and Auditing Associate - Entry Level (Starts in November 2027)

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

Learn to apply accounting, auditing, or tax knowledge from one client to the next; seek and identify opportunities for developing efficiencies in work performed

Firm Economics and Business Growth

Understand the importance of the overall budget and communicate any overages to the in-charge

Demonstrate awareness of the Firm’s business services and client service capabilities

Be aware of charge hour expectations and make efficient use of non-chargeable time (i.e. studying for the CPA exam, reading industry specific material, ARM updates, etc.)

Professional and Personal Growth

Demonstrate self-awareness of personal strengths and development areas

Hold oneself accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback from team members and in-charges

Begin to take ownership of personal career goals and seek out assistance from team members to help achieve aspirations (i.e. actively work towards CPA certification, join associations and professional networks)

Qualifications:

Must be motivated, have the ability to multi-task and be organized. Maintain a positive attitude; be cooperative and flexible about the type of work assigned and in assisting other team members on assignments. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Requirements:

Less than 1 year of accounting experience

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting

Completion of 150 credit hours by November 2027 is required

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have a basic knowledge of accounting, auditing and tax software.

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

Top Tier Health, Dental, & Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Medical and Dependent Care

Life and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short and Long -Term Disability Insurance

401k plan with matching contribution

Defined Contribution Plan (profit sharing)

Customized Work Arrangements

Floating Holidays and Volunteer PTO

Unlimited PTO for Managers and Above

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement for Advanced Degree

Healthy Living Reimbursement Program

Health & Wellness App Subscription

CPA & EA reimbursement for study materials and exam

AICPA and CPA State Society membership reimbursement for Managers and above

OnDemand access to industry leading CPE courses

Summer Fridays at 1pm

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. SAX does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or for any future positions.

Sax Advisory Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

New Jersey Pay Range

$72,000 — $72,000 USD

New York Pay Range

$72,000 — $72,000 USD