Senior Audit Associate

PKF San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Firm-sponsored activities

Discretionary summer schedule

Performance bonus program

CPE and CPA renewal fees paid

Discounted CPA review courses

Bonus upon CPA exam

Job summary

PKF San Diego, LLP is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our Mission Valley office to lead audits and reviews for private and public companies across industries. You will work closely with Partners and Managers, supervising staff and communicating with clients in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes growth, work-life balance, and professional development, with initial in-office work for 90 days and a potential hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate.
• Adept with Excel and Word.
• Have or are working toward a CPA certification.
• Experience with Caseware a plus.
• Experience with IDEA or other data analytics software a plus.
• Full-Time, In-Office: This position is based in our Mission Valley, San Diego office and requires in-office work for the first 90 days. After successfully completing the initial 90-day period, a hybrid work option may be available.

Responsibilities

• Running attest engagements from beginning to end under supervision of Partners & Managers, including planning, budgeting, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Supervising staff: delegating tasks, on-the-job training, reviewing work, providing feedback, and assessing performance.
• Managing multiple engagements and contributing to team environment.
• Communicating and building relationships with clients.
• Researching accounting and auditing matters.
• Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
• Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
• Ensures audits are conducted in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Acts as a driver of innovation by recognizing and investigating emerging issues.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team collaboration

Organizational skills and delegation

Excel and Word

CPA readiness or pursuit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Caseware

IDEA

Job description

PKF San Diego, a full-service CPA firm with 40+ employees, is seeking to fill the position for a Senior Audit Associate to join our growing team. This experienced individual will have the opportunity to work on audits and reviews of private and public companies of various sizes and industries. As a senior audit associate, you will work directly with Partners and Managers, collaborate with other audit staff, and communicate directly with clients. Required fieldwork will be mostly local, with the rare occasion of out-of-town travel. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with a tight-knit team and contribute to the growth and success of our firm.

The ideal SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE will be a problem solver, organized, excited and willing to take on new challenges, and must possess a growth mindset. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional looking to bring their skills to a supportive team. You will work with a team that cares about your professional development and work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Running attest engagements from beginning to end under the supervision of Partners & Managers includes:
  • planning
  • budgeting
  • fieldwork
  • reporting
• Supervising staff includes:
  • delegating tasks
  • on-the-job training
  • reviewing work
  • providing feedback
  • assessing performance
• Managing multiple engagements and contributing to team environment.
• Communicating and building relationships with clients.
• Researching accounting and auditing matters.
• Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
• Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
• Ensures audits are conducted in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Act as a driver of innovation by recognizing and investigating emerging issues.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Your Skills + Experience

• Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate.
• Adept with Excel and Word.
• Have or are working toward a CPA certification.
• Experience with Caseware a plus.
• Experience with IDEA or other data analytics software a plus.
• Full-Time, In-Office: This position is based in our Mission Valley, San Diego office and requires in-office work for the first 90 days. After successfully completing the initial 90-day period, a hybrid work option may be available.

Compensation

• $90,000 - $105,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off and Company-wide Holidays
• Firm-sponsored activities (e.g. baseball & soccer games, holiday party, community service, etc.)
• Discretionary alternative work schedule in the summer
• Performance bonus program
• CPE and CPA renewal fees paid for
• Discounted rates for CPA review courses
• Bonus upon passing all four sections of CPA exam

PKF San Diego, LLP is a full-service, public accounting firm, providing audit, tax, and consulting services to our clients. We are located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego and service companies throughout Southern California. We are a friendly, tight-knit team led by partners with decades of experience who work closely with our clients and employees. We prize our ability to build relationships with our clients, add value to their companies, and develop our team members. We are proud to be a recipient of a 2026 Best Places to Work distinction from the San Diego Business Journal, our 3 rd in consecutive years.