Assurance Associate

Eide Bailly LLP; Torrance, Irvine (CA, CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Lifestyle spending account

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Torrance or Irvine, CA is seeking an Assurance Associate to perform audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients while aiding in planning and scheduling engagements. The role involves analyzing financial statements, preparing schedules, and maintaining relationships with clients and co-workers.

Requires a Bachelor's in accounting with 1–2 years of public accounting audit experience; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 1–2 years of experience auditing in a public accounting setting.
• CPA license is preferred or in progress.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
• Assist with planning and scheduling engagements.
• Participate in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives.
• Analyze trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Torrance, CA or Irvine, CA

Work Arrangement:

A Day in the Life

A typical day as an Assurance Associate is performing audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients. Works with all phases of client engagements including workpaper, financial statement, and audit report preparation. Assists with planning and scheduling engagements. The role may also include the following:

• Participates in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives of an audit.
• Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
• Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
• Performs schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, calculates depreciation expenses and long-term debt schedules for clients.
• Reconciles accounting information to control accounts.
• Assists with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assists in proofing financial statements and other accounting documents.
• Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
• Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 1-2 years of experience auditing in a public accounting setting.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and use of various software packages.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation (as applicable)

$79,000 - $99,000. Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.