Senior Accountant, Audit and Business Advisory Services

Haskell & White LLP; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell & White LLP, a leading Southern California public accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant in Irvine to perform audit procedures in complex areas, act as the primary day‑to‑day client contact, and supervise staff while expanding technical expertise.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 2+ years of audit experience at a CPA firm, and an active CPA license or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with an accounting emphasis.
• Two or more years of audit experience at a CPA firm; active CPA license or progress toward it.
• Proficiency in CCH Engagement, Bloomberg Research, ProSystem FX, Excel, Word, Teams and Adobe.
• Strong technical judgment, professional skepticism, clear communication and a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures in complex financial statement areas and document conclusions.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, communicating status and timelines.
• Supervise day-to-day engagement progress, ensuring work aligns with strategy and budget.
• Review work, provide quality control feedback, and mentor staff.
• Analyze client financial statements and recommend internal control or process improvements.
• Conduct accounting and auditing research and build knowledge in key industries.

Skills

Audit procedures

Client communication

Staff supervision

Technical judgment

Professional skepticism

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CCH Engagement

Bloomberg Research

ProSystem FX

Excel

Word

Teams

Adobe

Job description

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Senior Accountant, Audit and Business Advisory Services

Full Time Professional Irvine, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1000

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Senior Accountant, Audit and Business Advisory Services

Department: Audit and Business Advisory Services (ABAS)

FLSA Status: Exempt

ABOUT THE ROLE

Haskell & White is one of the largest independently owned public accounting firms in Southern California, serving a diverse mix of public and private middle-market companies across industries including real estate, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and nonprofits. Our ABAS team delivers audit and assurance services with the technical depth of a national firm and the personal attention our clients rely on. As a Senior Accountant, you will perform audit procedures in complex areas, serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, and supervise staff while continuing to build your technical expertise and professional relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform audit procedures in complex financial statement areas including accounts receivable, revenue, inventories, debt, and equity, and prepare thorough documentation of work performed and conclusions reached.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, proactively communicating project status, challenges, and estimated completion timelines to clients and firm management.
• Supervise and manage the day-to-day execution of engagement project plans, ensuring work is completed consistently with established strategy and budget.
• Review work performed by staff, provide quality control feedback, and mentor team members on areas for improvement.
• Analyze client financial statements including required disclosures, and identify and recommend internal control, process, or operational improvements.
• Conduct accounting and auditing research using Bloomberg and other research tools, and develop knowledge in key industry areas such as SEC, real estate, life sciences, employee benefit plans, and nonprofits.
• Build relationships across other firm service offerings and model the firm's operating values with a positive, solutions-focused approach.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with an accounting emphasis

Experience: Two or more years of audit experience at a CPA firm; active CPA license or progress toward it

Technology: Proficiency in CCH Engagement, Bloomberg Research, ProSystem FX, Excel, Word, Teams, and Adobe

Skills: Strong technical judgment, professional skepticism, clear communication, and a client-first mindset

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role targets approximately 1,725 chargeable hours annually, with busy season weekly hours expected to reach 55. You will work across a variety of industries and client types, taking on greater responsibility and visibility as you grow within the firm.

Haskell & White LLP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.