Audit Senior Associate

Confidential Employer; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Los Angeles is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join our industry-focused practice. You will supervise and contribute to assurance and consulting engagements for middle-market clients, leveraging your audit experience and leadership to deliver high-quality results.

This full-time hybrid position offers professional growth, coaching, and collaboration with managers and senior staff.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.