Staff Auditor

Davis Farr LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Farr LLP in Irvine, CA is seeking Staff Auditor(s) to join a growing CPA firm celebrated as a Best Places to Work in Orange County. You will support the development and implementation of accounting policies, participate in audits, and review schedules for the reporting process.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS in Accounting, CPA exam eligibility (or plan to sit), and 1+ year of public accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, GAS and GAGAS is valuable.
• CPA exam eligibility or plan to sit is required or desirable.
• 1+ years of public accounting experience preferred, including governmental/non-profit audits.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; audit software experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out quality and other assurance services for clients in various industries.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and technology implementation.
• Identify and communicate audit issues and opportunities to resolve client concerns.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as assigned.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through professional conduct.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Analytical/research

Multi-tasking

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA exam eligible/plan to sit

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Davis Farr LLP is searching for a Staff Auditor(s) to join a flourishing company who is routinely included in Orange County Business Journals Best Places to Work. You will support the development and implementation of accounting policies, take part in compliance and communicate with other auditors relating to annual audits along with reviewing schedules for the reporting process.

About:

Davis Farr LLP is a rapidly growing, full-service CPA firm with its main office located in Irvine, California and two additional offices located in Carlsbad, California and Tacoma, Washington. We have provided expert professional experience in audit, tax, and consulting services to federal, state, and local governments, special purpose governments, non-profit organizations, service organizations and commercial entities for over 30 years.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in carrying out quality and other assurance services to clients in various industries
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting principles, internal control standards and technology implementation
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as assigned
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase client satisfaction and strengthen client relationships
• Comply with and maintain the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and person conduct
• Ad-hoc tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Accounting; advanced certification highly desirable
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam/plan to sit for the exam OR interested in pursuing compliance auditing
• 1+ years of public accounting preferred and/or experience with governmental, non-profit, and commercial sector audits
• Well-rounded knowledge of GAAP; GAAS, GAS and GAGAS a plus but not required
• Highly proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Audit software experience a plus
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional analytical and research skills
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a team-oriented environment