Experienced Audit Associate

Withum PC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Experienced Audit Associate for a hybrid role in the Encino/Los Angeles area. You will lead audit engagements from planning through completion, supervising staff and coordinating with partners to resolve client issues.

A CPA pathway is supported as you grow within a collaborative team. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 1 year of public accounting audit experience, with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• At least 1 year of prior audit experience in public accounting preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk, materiality and GAAS compliance.
• Prepare and maintain detailed audit workpapers and support filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Audit experience

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA candidate or CPA certification preferred

Job description

## Experienced Audit AssociateApply: Hybrid: Encino, CA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR-100562# Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.# Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.# **Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!****Job Description:**Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, Review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries. This Audit Senior role will be based out of our **Los Angeles, CA office**. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. **How You’ll Spend Your Time:** * Analyzing and reviewing client accounting records and financial statements* Evaluating internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality and compliance with generally accepted auditing standards via inquiry, observation and review* Creating detailed workpapers that support the accounting work done* Working on portions of larger audit and accounting engagements* Collaborating with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement* Proofreading (to become familiar with a wide range of reports)* Assumimg full responsibility on smaller accounting engagements (as their proficiency increases)**The****Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:*** Bachelor's degree in accounting* Working towards CPA license, or CPA certification (preferred)* At least 1 year of prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting* Excellent analytical, technical audit, organizational, project management skills and a strong attention to detail* Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environmentThe compensation for this position ranges from $75,000–$82,500. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.#LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid*WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.*