Experienced Auditor (Investigative / Forensic Mindset) Company: Large, well-established CPA Firm Location: Lakewood, NJ (In-Office) Schedule: min 30 hours/week (flexible schedule) Employment Type: In office Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Auditor with a strong investigative mindset to join a large, established CPA firm in Lakewood, NJ. This role is ideal for a professional who goes beyond textbook audits and standard checklists — someone who knows how to dig, question, and uncover issues, identify misses, loopholes, inefficiencies, and risk exposure, and think creatively to get to the real story behind the numbers. This is not a compliance-only or junior audit role. You’ll be working within a reputable firm while having the autonomy to think independently and deliver meaningful insights. Key Responsibilities Perform deep-dive financial and operational audits, not surface-level reviews Identify gaps, inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and internal control weaknesses Investigate unusual transactions, trends, and anomalies to determine root causes Trace cash flow, bank activity, expenses, and vendor payments across accounts Test processes and workflows to uncover control failures or operational risk Analyze large datasets to spot patterns and irregularities others may overlook Present clear, practical findings and recommendations to partners and leadership Maintain strict confidentiality and professional discretion Experience & Skills CPA license preferred but not required (Other strong credentials or experience considered — e.g., CFE, CIA, forensic or internal audit background) 3+ years of hands-on auditing or investigative accounting experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, analysis) Comfortable working with imperfect or incomplete data Persistent, detail-oriented, and naturally curious Strong understanding of real-world business operations What Sets You Apart You don’t stop at “it balances” — you ask why You’re comfortable challenging assumptions and following the trail You think independently and take ownership of your findings You focus on insight and impact, not just technical compliance Work Environment In-office role at a large CPA firm in Lakewood, NJ Flexible schedule Direct exposure to partners and complex client engagements High-trust role with meaningful responsibility