Audit Senior Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Associate in Los Angeles, CA. This hybrid role involves providing assurance services to middle-market clients while developing technical expertise in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated leadership and project-management capability.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of engagement teams delivering assurance and consulting services.
• Plan and supervise audit engagement activities.
• Assess and test internal controls.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project-management

Adaptability

Analytical strength

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.