Experienced Audit Staff

SingerLewak LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP in Irvine, CA is seeking an audit professional to contribute to client engagements through performing audit or review procedures and understanding client business and internal controls.

The role emphasizes timely delivery of financial statements, analytical procedures, and collaboration with a team while pursuing CPA licensure and applying U.S. GAAP and GAAS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or related field required.
• CPA eligibility and pursuing licensure expected.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong computer skills.
• Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit or review procedures as assigned.
• Understand client’s business, industry, and internal controls.
• Develop understanding of SingerLewak’s audit approach.
• Assess risks and evaluate internal control structure.
• Perform and document analytical procedures, substantive tests, and tests of controls.
• Review or assist in drafting financial statements and client deliverables.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Computer skills

GAAP/GAAS understanding

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA eligible / pursuing CPA license

Job description

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

Responsibilities

• Performing audit or review procedures, or assisting in other projects, as assigned
• Understanding the client’s business and industry and accounting and control systems
• Developing an understanding of SingerLewak’s audit approach
• Assessing risks and evaluating the client’s internal control structure
• Performing and documenting analytical procedures, substantive tests, and tests of controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues
• Reviewing or assisting in the drafting of financial statements and other client deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field
• Must be CPA eligible and working towards obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States and United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities.

$33.65 - $43.26 an hour

This is a nonexempt position and is eligible for overtime pay at time and a half of hourly rate.

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.