Audit Associate

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

AUDIT ASSOCIATE

The Opportunity

PKF San Diego, a full-service CPA firm with 45 employees, is seeking to fill the position for an 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, in addition to employee benefit plans of various sizes and industries. As an audit associate you will work directly with partners, 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 AUDIT ASSOCIATE will be a problem solver, quick-thinker, excited and willing to learn new skills, 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.

What You’ll Do

• Participates in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives of an audit.
• Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
• Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
• Assists with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assists in proofing financial statements and other accounting documents.
• 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.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Your Skills + Experience

• Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in accounting.
• 1-2 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Basic 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.
• Experienced with Excel and Word.
• Have or are working toward CPA certification.

Additional Details

• Full time – In Office site is in Mission Valley, CA;
  Hybrid option available.

Compensation

• $70,000 - $90,000 based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k plus matching)
• 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
• Mentorship program
• 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

About PKF San Diego, LLP

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 2024 Best Places to Work distinction from the San Diego Business Journal, our 2nd in consecutive years.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Accounting

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