Audit & Assurance Senior

SingerLewak • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $41 - $47

About The Position

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, the firm provides accounting and management consulting services and promotes learning and growth through its SL forward development and leadership programs. The Audit & Assurance Senior performs audit, review, and other client projects, participates in all phases of client engagements, and helps direct and develop audit staff. The role pays $40.86–$47.11 per hour and is eligible for overtime at one and a half times the hourly rate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in public accounting.
• Hold a current and valid CPA license, or be working toward obtaining one by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Japanese-affiliated companies or handling cross-border business transactions.
• Fluency in Japanese, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit or review procedures, or assist with other assigned projects.
• Understand clients’ businesses, industries, accounting systems, and control systems.
• Assess risks and evaluate clients’ internal control structures.
• Perform and document analytical procedures, substantive tests, and tests of controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Review or draft financial statements and other client deliverables.
• Direct, train, supervise, and review the work of staff and experienced staff auditors.
• Build and maintain good client relationships.
• Participate actively in all phases of client engagements, from planning through issuance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime at one and a half times the hourly rate.
• SL forward learning, development, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior