Audit & Assurance Senior

SingerLewak•Los Angeles, CA

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 emphasizes client service, professional and personal advancement, learning and growth through its SL forward program, and technological evolution. The Audit & Assurance Senior performs audit and review procedures and other assigned projects, participates throughout client engagements, and supervises and reviews the work of audit staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
At least two years of experience in public accounting.
A current and valid CPA license, or currently working toward obtaining a license 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 projects, as assigned.
Understand clients’ businesses and 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.