About ABGi USA Talent Solutions

At ABGi USA, our Talent Solutions team is the engine behind exceptional recruiting and HR support for our clients across accounting, finance, engineering, and professional services. We partner with organizations to source top-tier talent, design scalable hiring programs, and provide fractional or project-based HR expertise tailored to their business goals. When you're hired through ABGi USA, you're not just filling a role — you're becoming part of a curated match that supports long-term growth, innovation, and impact.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Audit Associate on behalf of our client, a reputable and growing CPA firm based in Islip, NY. This role is ideal for someone with strong audit experience in the education sector, particularly with New York State Education Department (SED) clients such as charter schools and special education providers. The right candidate will have a solid foundation in audit compliance and reporting, along with strong client communication and team leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SED-focused audit engagements, ensuring compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements
• Conduct financial statement audits, compliance audits, and agreed-upon procedures for educational institutions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including school administrators and board members
• Plan and execute audits, including risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and substantive testing
• Guide junior team members, review workpapers, and ensure audit quality and adherence to professional standards
• Prepare or review financial statements, management letters, and SED-required filings
• Stay current with SED regulations and government auditing standards (GAAS, GAAP, GAGAS)
• Present audit findings to leadership and assist with final reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Accounting or 150 credit hours from an accredited institution
• 3–5 years of audit experience in public accounting, ideally with education or SED clients
• CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing CPA designation)
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, and NYSED reporting requirements
• Experience with audit software (e.g., ProSystem fx Engagement) and proficiency in Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

Why Work With Us?

• Work with respected companies across the U.S.
• Opportunities to grow with our clients or on new projects
• Flexible engagements (full-time, part-time, remote)
• Competitive compensation and professional development support

Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume or reach out to our recruiting team at lyndsey.percle@abgi-usa.com.

We’re excited to get to know you and help match you to your next opportunity!