Experienced Audit Associate

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit engagements from planning to completion. You will supervise staff and build client relationships.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting, CPA progress, and at least one year in public accounting audits, along with strong analytical and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Working towards CPA license or CPA certification
• At least 1 year of prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting firm
• Excellent analytical, technical audit, organizational, and project management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast-paced, results-based environment

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reviewing client accounting records and financial statements
• Evaluating internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality and compliance with GAAS via inquiry, observation and review
• Creating detailed workpapers that support the accounting work done
• Working on portions of larger audit engagements
• Collaborating with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and making recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
• Proofreading to become familiar with a wide range of reports
• Assuming full responsibility on smaller accounting engagements as proficiency increases

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Company Overview

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.

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 environment

Compensation and Benefits

The 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Application Policies & Security

At Withum, all employment opportunities are posted and accepted applications are received exclusively through our official Careers website. We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, provide gift cards, or transfer money as part of the recruiting or hiring process. Candidates should carefully verify the email domain of anyone claiming to represent Withum and be cautious of communications from personal email accounts, social media platforms, text messages, or messaging applications. If you receive a suspicious job offer, request for payment, or request for sensitive personal or financial information, we encourage you to verify the opportunity through our Careers website before taking any action. Protect yourself by applying only through official channels and reporting any suspected recruitment fraud immediately.

Comprehensive Inclusion Statement

We believe that knowing who you are comes from knowing what you stand for. At Withum, we stand for doing things The Withum Way. This unique philosophy and culture, built on integrity, trust and transparency, give us the power to create immense opportunities for our clients, team members and communities.

Accommodation Statement

Withum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an accessible recruiting experience for all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise engage in any part of the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us for assistance. We will work with qualified individuals to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to an inclusive workplace.