Experienced Audit Associate

WithumSmith+Brown•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$75,000 - $82,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services provide audit, review, compilation, and other agreed-upon audit procedures to clients across a variety of sizes and industries. The Experienced Audit Associate will be based in Withum’s Los Angeles, California office and work with an integrated team of CPAs and industry leaders. The associate takes a lead role in audit engagements from planning through completion, including supervising and mentoring staff and building and maintaining client relationships. The role also involves analyzing client accounting records and financial statements, evaluating controls and audit risks, preparing workpapers, and collaborating with engagement leaders to resolve client issues. As proficiency increases, the associate may assume full responsibility for smaller accounting engagements. Withum describes its culture as grounded in teamwork, client service, and personal and professional growth. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $82,500, with a competitive benefits package and a bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. Final compensation depends on factors including role, location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 1 year of prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting firm.
Excellent analytical, technical audit, organizational, and project management skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.

Nice To Haves

Working toward a CPA license or holding CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements.
Evaluate internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with generally accepted auditing standards through inquiry, observation, and review.
Create detailed workpapers supporting accounting work performed.
Work on portions of larger audit and accounting engagements.
Collaborate with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution, and make recommendations regarding legal, regulatory, and accounting issues arising during audit engagements.
Proofread reports to become familiar with a wide range of report types.
As proficiency increases, assume full responsibility for smaller accounting engagements.
Supervise and mentor staff on audit engagements.
Build and maintain relationships with clients.
Take a lead role in audit engagements from planning through completion.