Audit Associate

PKF San Diego, LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Associate to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role offers the chance to work on audits for a variety of clients, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. You will collaborate closely with partners and other staff, ensuring high-quality service while also developing your professional abilities. The firm values growth and teamwork, making it an ideal place for individuals eager to learn and contribute. With competitive compensation and a range of perks, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to thrive in the accounting field.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company-wide Holidays

Firm-sponsored activities

Discretionary alternative work schedule

Performance bonus program

CPE and CPA renewal fees paid

Discounted CPA review courses

Bonus for passing CPA exam

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
• Analyze and prepare trial balances and audit reports.
• Participate in client engagement meetings to determine audit objectives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Work Ethic

Teamwork

U.S. GAAP Understanding

Audit Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Audit Software

Job description

PKF San Diego, a full-service CPA firm with 45 employees, is seeking to fill the position for an Audit Associate to join our growing team. This experienced individual will have the opportunity to work on audits and reviews of private and public companies, in addition to employee benefit plans of various sizes and industries. As an audit associate you will work directly with partners, collaborate with other audit staff, and communicate directly with clients. Required fieldwork will be mostly local, with the rare occasion of out-of-town travel. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with a tight-knit team and contribute to the growth and success of our firm.

The ideal AUDIT ASSOCIATE will be a problem solver, quick-thinker, excited and willing to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and must possess a growth mindset. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional looking to bring their skills to a supportive team.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Assists with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork in an effort 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.

Your Skills + Experience

• Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in accounting.
• 1-2 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced with Excel and Word.
• Have or are working toward CPA certification.
• Full time – In Office site is in Mission Valley, CA; Hybrid option available.

Compensation

• $70,000 - $90,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off and Company-wide Holidays
• Firm-sponsored activities (e.g. baseball & soccer games, holiday party, community service, etc.)
• Discretionary alternative work schedule in the summer
• Performance bonus program
• CPE and CPA renewal fees paid for
• Discounted rates for CPA review courses
• Bonus upon passing all four sections of CPA exam

PKF San Diego, LLP is a full-service, public accounting firm, providing audit, tax, and consulting services to our clients. We are located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego and service companies throughout Southern California. We are a friendly, tight-knit team led by partners with decades of experience who work closely with our clients and employees. We prize our ability to build relationships with our clients, add value to their companies, and develop our team members. We are proud to be a recipient of a 2024 Best Places to Work distinction from the San Diego Business Journal, our 2 nd in consecutive years.