Audit Senior

Ascend Partner Firms•Irvine, CA

23h•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lucas Horsfall, an audit senior is responsible for detailed assurance and audit procedures for clients in a variety of industries. The position involves researching and analyzing financial statements and audit related issues and preparing thorough and accurate audit documentation in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB and firm standards. This position will train and develop staff. This role will be achieved in a hybrid environment out of either our Pasadena, CA or Irvine, CA office locations.

Requirements

3+ years of financial statement audit experience at a public accounting firm.
BA/BS degree in accounting or business from an accredited university.
Experience working with privately held clients.
Must be able to travel to client locations.
Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting.
Licensed and currently active CPA or working towards CPA designation.
Industry experience in manufacturing, real estate, construction, not-for-profit preferred.
Experience using Caseware.
Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Performs field work on financial statement audit and accounting engagements.
Monitors progress of engagements in relation to budgets and due dates.
Directs the work of staff assigned to client engagements.
Assists with engagement planning.
Trains, supervises, and develops staff on engagements.
Reviews work before submission to Managers for further review.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects.
Prioritizes and manages multiple projects and deadlines.
Communicates effectively and serves as liaison among with Managers, clients, and staff.