Audit Senior Associate - Nonprofit

GHJ • Los Angeles, CA

135d • $78,000 - $92,000

About The Position

At GHJ, we focus on helping forward-thinking, entrepreneurial organizations with assurance and advisory services designed to help companies with compliance, reporting and strategic planning. We provide our clients with the added bonus of having access to industry resources and benchmarking that highlight emerging trends and inspire thoughtful discussions amongst peers and industry leaders through our events, blogs and publications. Our team prides itself on its ability to understand the strategic vision of our clients and work toward common goals while maintaining the proper level of independence. We are looking for employees that are more than just auditors, but strive to be true advisors and collaborators with our clients. Most importantly, GHJ is looking for auditors to join our team who want to #BeMore. With our commitment to anytime/anywhere work, our support of flexible work environments and our passion for health and wellness, our Firm wants people who live their best lives, for themselves, their family and GHJ and its clients.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent.
• Either hold a current and valid CPA license or working towards obtaining the license.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in waste and recycling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform most work assigned with a minimum of assistance.
• Lead one or more associates, instruct them on work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions.
• Perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager, senior manager, principal, or partner.
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines.
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Direct and instruct assistants, seniors, staff, and interns in work to be performed and working paper review.
• Determine the extent of test-checking required in an audit and select the transactions to be tested.
• Prepare and index working papers; perform various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of client's financial matters.
• Prepare routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a partner; write comments for management letters.
• Be 'in-charge' of audits, reviews, or compilations; responsible for all stages of the engagement—planning, fieldwork and wrap-up.
• Prepare financial statements and apply areas of GAAP.
• Make suggestions to improve client processes and accounting procedures.
• Train and supervise Associates.
• Prepare staff evaluation reports for the review and approval of manager and partner.
• Document, validate, develop tests and assess various control systems.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work environments
• Health and wellness support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree