Senior Audit Associate

Our firm client is a well-established 50 person CPA firm based in the Inland Empire. They work in real estate, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and agriculture.

Hybrid work model (1 day at home). After 18 months hybrid is at least 2-3 days at home.

Travel Estimate: 10% (local)

Compensation: $80K - $90K

Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in various industries.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, including planning, control analysis and testing, substantive procedures, as well as identifying and assisting clients with issues and reporting.
• Preparation and review of financial statements, workpapers, audit programs, etc.
• Reviewing and analyzing client internal controls.
• Identifying and resolving client issues.
• Communicating with clients on a daily basis.
• Work closely with clients and associates to develop client and project risk assessments, implementations, and recommendations.
• Maintain active communication with engagement team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.
• Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Train new and less experienced associates on firm technology, processes and procedures.
• Review the work of less experienced associates and provide guidance/mentorship to assist them in developing technical skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA License a plus but not required
• Minimum 3+ years of current experience in audit practice.
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits is desired.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.