Audit Associate

Gursey; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Profit-sharing plan

401(k) match

Overtime pay

Travel stipend and annual ski/camping/

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP in Century City (Hybrid) is seeking an Audit Associate with internship or 1+ years of public accounting experience. The role requires a degree in accounting or related field, GPA 3.4, and CPA exam progression. Strong audit knowledge, tech-savviness, and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Excellent written and verbal communication is expected. The position offers exposure to diverse engagements, teamwork-based projects, and the opportunity to build client relationships

Qualifications

• 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.
• A 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

• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires and recommending new policies and procedures.
• Completes audit work papers by documenting audit test findings and conclusions.
• Performs accounting research and tests analytical procedures on financial data.
• Identifies audit issues and proposes strategies to resolve them.
• Communicates the status of work and issues with seniors, managers, or partners in a timely manner.
• Works with other members of a team on a variety of engagements.
• Develops strong relationships with firm and client personnel.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Communication skills

CPA exam preparation

Audit knowledge

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in accounting or related field

GPA 3.4 (minimum overall and accounting)

CPA exam status (preparing or passed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Audit Associate

Department: Audit

Location: Century City (Hybrid)

• 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.
• A 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.

• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires and recommending new policies and procedures.
• Completes audit work papers by documenting audit test findings and conclusions.
• Performs accounting research and tests analytical procedures on financial data.
• Identifies audit issues and proposes strategies to resolve them.
• Communicates the status of work and issues with seniors, managers, or partners in a timely manner.
• Works with other members of a team on a variety of engagements.
• Develops strong relationships with firm and client personnel.

Benefits

• G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid parental leave, generous PTO, a profit-sharing plan, 401(k) match, and overtime pay. We also offer several fun intangible perks, such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.

About Us:

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with more than 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.