Audit Senior

Wright Ford Young & Co.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Overtime compensation as defined by CA

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

FSA and/or HSA

Participation in retirement plan

Quarterly firm events

Job summary

Wright Ford Young & Co. is seeking a motivated Audit Senior to join the assurance department in its Irvine office. This role requires 3-5 years of public accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and CPA licensure or progress toward CPA.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge and leadership skills, with flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will lead audits, reviews, and compilations across diverse industries, plan and execute

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public accounting experience in planning and performing audits of financial statements.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license or currently pursuing CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership skills demonstrating good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in Irvine office and at clients as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review and compilation engagements for a variety of industries.
• Plan and execute audit and review procedures in accordance with professional standards.
• Identify accounting and internal control issues.
• Review audit staff workpapers and provide constructive feedback.
• Train and mentor audit staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing excellent service and effective communication.

Skills

Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA license (or in progress)

Job description

Wright Ford Young & Co. is a full-service corporate accounting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA, providing audit, tax, and business consulting services to closely-held companies, family-owned businesses, and private foundations. We specialize in helping business owners to avoid the risk of having to pay more money tomorrow for surprises that came up yesterday.

Since its humble beginnings in 1973 as Robert Wright’s one-person office, Wright Ford Young & Co. has maintained its small-firm values and personalized client care, even through significant growth. Our team members believe in respecting our clients and each other. To demonstrate that respect, we provide our clients with top value and care when they place their companies or personal wealth and future into our hands. Because of this individual care, many of our clients have become best friends and many of our friends have become best clients.

Job Description

Wright Ford Young & Co. is seeking a motivated Audit Senior to join the assurance department in its Irvine office. Below are some of the duties and qualifications:

• Lead audit, review and compilation engagements for a variety of industries
• Plan and execute audit and review procedures in accordance with professional standards
• Identify accounting and internal control issues
• Review audit staff workpapers and provide constructive feedback
• Train and mentor audit staff
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing excellent service and effective communication

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of public accounting experience in planning and performing audits of financial statements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA license or currently pursuing CPA license
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven leadership skills demonstrating good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work in our Irvine office and at clients as scheduled
• Limited overnight travel required for inventory observations
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Quarterly firm events
• Overtime compensation as defined by California labor laws paid at time and a half
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Participation in our retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• FSA and/or HSA

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 (plus overtime)