Audit Senior Associate

Staff Financial Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Collaborative team culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to provide assurance services and supervise audit activities. The role focuses on client engagement, conducting substantive testing, and assessing internal controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 2+ years of experience in public accounting. This hybrid position offers opportunities for career growth within a collaborative office environment with strong leadership support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of engagement teams delivering assurance and consulting services.
• Plan and supervise audit engagement activities.
• Perform and review substantive testing on financial data.
• Assess and test internal controls, recommending improvements.
• Participate in discussions with managers regarding audit findings.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project-management

Adaptability

Analytical strength

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion

Job description

Audit Senior Associate - Los Angeles, CA

Who: An experienced audit professional with strong client-service, analytical, and leadership skills.

What: Provide assurance services, supervise audit activities, and support client engagements across industry-focused portfolios.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Hybrid role in the Los Angeles/Santa Monica area.

Why: To grow your career within a fast-growing practice while developing technical expertise and building client relationships.

Office Environment: Flexible, collaborative, development-oriented setting with supportive leadership.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to serve middle-market clients as part of an industry-focused audit team, providing assurance services while developing your technical and leadership skills within a supportive and growth-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of engagement teams delivering assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
• Engage with clients year-round to gather information, complete audit testing, and address questions.
• Plan and supervise audit engagement activities, ensuring efficient and timely execution.
• Perform and review substantive testing on balance sheets, income statements, and related financial data.
• Assess and test internal controls, identifying deficiencies and recommending improvements.
• Participate in discussions with managers and leadership regarding audit findings and business insights.
• Grow through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and participation in structured learning programs.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams through collaboration and networking.
• Support the development of junior team members through guidance and mentorship.
• Participate in team activities designed to promote connection, balance, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion.
• 2+ years of financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Strong communication, time-management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, project-management capability, adaptability, and analytical strength.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.