Advisory Senior

Description

We are currently seeking Advisory Seniors to join our firm. Advisory Seniors can perform most advisory engagements with little supervision. They direct and review the work of advisory staff and are capable of making decisions on most accounting, financial reporting, and client accounting and advisory matters. When unusual or complex situations arise in the engagement, they present the pertinent information to senior engagement management and follow their guidance.

Successful candidates will enjoy minimal out of town travel and a great work-life balance, including a hybrid work schedule. Maher Duessel offers quality experience working with well known clients, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient coursework to qualify to become licensed as a CPA
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
• Government and non-profit experience preferred
• CPA preferred, other relevant certifications (e.g., CGFM, CFE, CITP) encouraged
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
• A strong dedication to teamwork, leadership, and client service
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and develop staff
• Integrity within the professional environment
• Ability to adapt to work schedule and job requirements, including some travel and hours beyond the standard workday as needed

Responsibilities:

• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Provide performance feedback and training, and complete performance evaluations for staff
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Use technology to continually learn, enhance service delivery, and improve efficiency
• Direct daily work on client accounting and advisory engagements; inform supervisors of the engagement status; plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of advisory engagements
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client personnel and assess client satisfaction, and proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year
• Adapt the engagement approach to the client’s changing environment, needs, and priorities
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and advisory concepts and apply them to client situations
• Understand the client’s financial reporting requirements, prepare management and financial reports, and meet deadlines established by the client and firm leadership
• Identify operational and process improvements for suggestions to clients
• Identify risks or issues that should be brought to the attention of the Advisory Supervisor, Advisory Manager, Senior Advisory Manager, Principal, or Partner
• Begin reviewing staff work, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with engagement scope and objectives
• Begin acquiring public speaking and presentation skills
• Manage overtime effectively to complete assigned tasks through collaboration with the engagement team
• Actively work towards passing the CPA exam and/or obtaining other relevant professional certifications (e.g., CGFM, CFE, CITP) as appropriate

About our Firm:

Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors. Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for multiple years by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2026, selected as one of Accounting Today's 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For, and recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women.

Maher Duessel strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, transgender identity, genetics information, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and benefits associated with employment.