Audit Associate

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles, CA is offering an internship in Audit & Assurance to support public accounting engagements, examine records and documentation, and contribute to internal control testing. You'll complete audit work papers, perform analytical procedures, and communicate findings with seniors and managers, while building client service skills.

Applicants should have an undergraduate or master's degree in accounting, be CPA exam–prepped, and proficient in Microsoft Office;

Qualifications

• Internship or 1+ years of public accounting experience.
• Undergraduate or master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum overall and accounting GPAs of 3.4.
• Should be preparing for or have already passed the CPA examination.
• Solid understanding of audit issues.
• Ability to utilize firm technology to enhance client service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine records, reports, operating practices, and documentation to ensure internal control compliance.
• Maintain internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires.
• Complete audit work papers by documenting test findings and conclusions.
• Perform accounting research and test analytical procedures on financial data.
• Identify audit issues and propose strategies to resolve them.
• Communicate status of work with seniors, managers, or partners.
• Collaborate with team members on engagements.
• Develop relationships with firm and client personnel.

Skills

Public Accounting Experience

CPA Examination Preparation

Audit Issues Understanding

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA Certification

Tools

Firm Technology

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
• Maintain internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires and recommending new policies and procedures
• Complete audit work papers by documenting audit test findings and conclusions
• Perform accounting research and test analytical procedures on financial data
• Identify audit issues and propose strategies to resolve them
• Communicate the status of work and issues with seniors, managers, or partners in a timely manner
• Work with other members of a team on a variety of engagements
• Develop strong relationships with firm and client personnel

Requirements

• Internship and/or 1+ years of public accounting experience
• Undergraduate or master’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Minimum overall and accounting GPAs of 3.4
• Should be preparing for or have already passed the CPA examination
• Solid understanding of audit issues
• Ability to utilize firm technology to enhance client service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in internal control compliance, audit procedures, and financial data analysis, while effectively communicating findings and collaborating with team members. Proficient in utilizing technology to enhance client service and maintain strong professional relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Public Accounting Experience
• CPA Examination Preparation
• Audit Issues Understanding
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Excellent Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Internal Control Procedures
• Audit Programs
• Audit Test Findings
• Analytical Procedures
• Accounting Research

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Timely Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Audit Compliance
• Financial Data Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• Firm Technology
• Microsoft Office