Audit Supervisor

Gelman LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gelman LLP is seeking an Audit Supervisor in Irvine, CA to independently manage audit engagements for Staff and Senior Accountants, ensuring timely, high-quality completion. The role involves planning, supervision, and detailed review to minimize partner/client coordination time.

You will train staff, perform risk assessment, and ensure compliance with AICPA standards and firm procedures while delivering accurate financial statements and insights to managers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently and interpret written and oral instructions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, honest, ethical, and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan engagement planning and administration: scheduling, client planning meetings, prior-year file review, budgets, and PBC lists.
• Use audit experience to perform risk assessment and develop the audit approach.
• Perform audits of ESOPs and employee benefit plans, completing fieldwork on time and within budget.
• Perform detailed review and quality control of audit workpapers and reports.
• Prepare financial statements with supporting details and complete disclosure checklists.
• Oversee engagement wrap-up so all significant matters are resolved and documented.
• Understand and apply AICPA rules, independence requirements, and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Perform all work according to the firm’s methods, policies, and procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Effective communication

Audit experience

Financial statement analysis

Proficient in Pfx Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Pfx Engagement

XCM

Job description

Position Summary

The Audit Supervisor works independently to manage the audit work of Staff and Senior Accountants. The goal of the role is to minimize the time partners and managers spend coordinating engagements and performing detailed review. The Audit Supervisor supervises and trains staff, performs detailed review, and presents multiple fully completed engagements to the manager or partner on time and within firm quality standards. The level of work depends on each engagement’s complexity, the degree of delegation, and staff availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for engagement planning and administration: scheduling, client planningmeetings, prior-year file review, budgets, and PBC lists


• Use audit experience to perform risk assessment and develop the audit approach


• Perform audits of ESOPs and employee benefit plans, completing fieldwork on time and within budget


• Perform detailed review and quality control of audit workpapers and reports


• Prepare financial statements with supporting details and complete disclosure checklists


• Oversee engagement wrap-up so all significant matters are resolved and documented


• Understand and apply AICPA rules, independence requirements, and the Code of ProfessionalConduct


• Perform all work according to the firm’s methods, policies, and procedures

Client Service

• Manage client relationships independently, including business development meetings and ongoingclient relations


• Promptly handle client inquiries and requests, and identify value-added services


• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information


• Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of client personnel

Communication

• Act as a primary resource for staff on accounting and auditing issues


• Keep managers and partners informed of engagement status and significant issues


• Monitor due date summary reports and prepare accurate weekly backlog reports


• Provide clear written communication in internal and external correspondence


• Provide reasonable time estimates and communicate promptly if deadlines are at risk

Technical Skills

• Intimate knowledge of GAAP, FASB, AICPA standards, and principles of internal controls


• Ability to tie out complex financial statements


• Complete complex accounting and auditing research and propose solutions using FASB, AICPA,RIA, and similar resources


• Proficient in preparing financial statements in Pfx Engagement

Staff Management & Development

• Assign, manage, and review the work of Staff and Senior Accountants


• Train staff and seniors, give timely, specific feedback, and provide coaching


• Assess strengths and development needs, and provide challenging assignments and growthopportunities


• Delegate effectively, clarify roles, set clear priorities and performance standards, and removeobstacles


• Monitor progress and control your own and the team’s time on engagements


• Support team members in balancing personal commitments while meeting client deadlines

Measurements of Success

• Plan, prepare, and complete engagements independently with minimal review notes


• Demonstrate maturity, poise, and self-confidence with clients and firm personnel


• Enter time daily, use XCM, and prepare weekly schedules ahead of the scheduler’s deadline


• Meet billable hour budgets, with realization improving with experience


• Commit to training, continuing education, and external networking groups

Education, Certification & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills


• Ability to work independently and efficiently and interpret written and oral instructions


• Clear written and verbal communication skills


• Professional, honest, ethical, and team oriented

Working Conditions

• 55 billable hours per week required February 1 through April 15