Experienced Audit Accountant

Posted On 03/05/2026

Work Experience 4-5 years

Public Accounting/CPA Firm

City Rochester

State/Province New York

14604

Experienced Audit Accountant

Create your next chapter with Insero. We’re growing—across our services, our teams, and our impact—and we’re looking for an Experienced Audit Accountant who’s excited to grow with us. If you’re ready for new challenges, meaningful client relationships, and the opportunity to shape your own career path, this is your chance to do it with a firm that truly walks the talk on culture.

Insero is a leading accounting and business advisory firm serving clients across New York State. Our core value—
Be Passionate About People —guides everything we do. Our culture is authentic, supportive, and recognized.

Awards & Recognition:

• #1 Best Company to Work For in New York (2025 & 2024)
• Best Accounting Firms to Work For (2012–2025)
• #1 Best Accounting Firm & Most Innovative Workplace (2025 & 2024, Rochester Business Journal)

Location & Flexibility

Work where you do your best work. At Insero, you can choose to be in the office daily or work in a hybrid schedule of up to 3 remote days per week , depending on workload and office needs.

What You’ll Do

As an Experienced Audit Accountant, you’ll play a key role on audit engagements for commercial clients and employee benefit plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducts financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, organizes work papers, maintains open items list, and conducts self-review of work before submission to reviewers.
• Prepares financial statements with supplementary reports and required disclosures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Assist in the performance of benefit plan audits required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, including benefit plans of publicly traded companies.
• Responsible for interviewing client staff as needed to gather relevant information to complete assignments.
• Communicates information, suggestions and/or problem issues regarding audit status and critical findings throughout the assignments to the Manager.
• Evaluates all technical steps to complete and review work papers with the Supervisor or Manager.
• Starts to assist Seniors with engagement management (planning, engagement file wrap-up, communications, and staff development).
• Reviews and evaluates the internal controls and ensures the proper audit program has been prepared.
• Supports the Manager/Partner through maintaining a good working relationship with client personnel and other team members and demonstrating an awareness of the client's business.
• May assist the Senior/Supervisor as the reviewer on some audit engagements, which includes conducting a review of work papers prior to managerial review, to ensure that staff properly carry out the procedures assigned to them; that programs and conclusions are properly completed; and that the documentation of the audit or review work conforms to Firm standards.

What You Bring

• 1+ years of audit experience working within public accounting
• Experience with commercial-sector audits (real estate, manufacturing, business services, etc.) preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work productively in a professional environment
• CPA or advanced degree (MBA/Master’s) preferred
• Proficiency with spreadsheet/database tools; experience with financial software a plus

Compensation

Base salary range: $65,000-$70,000 annually

This range reflects base pay only. Total compensation also includes eligibility for spot bonuses and additional incentives. Actual pay is based on experience, skills, education, and related factors.

Benefits Designed for You

• Hybrid/remote flexibility
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• Spot bonus and CPA bonus programs
• Multiple medical plan options + opt‑out dollars
• Extensive training, technology investment, and professional development programs
• Advisor and mentor programs to support long‑term career growth
• Opportunities to explore various specialty areas (commercial, EBP, consulting, etc.)
• Participation in firm initiatives: outreach, innovation, wellness, DEI, and more

There is a difference among accounting firms. Come experience it for yourself.

Insero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.