NFP Audit Senior Associate

WithumSmith+Brown•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services provide audit, review, compilation, and other agreed-upon audit procedures to clients across various sizes and industries. The NFP Audit Senior Associate will be based in the Los Angeles office and work with an integrated team of CPAs and industry leaders. The role leads audit engagements from planning through completion, supervises and mentors staff, and builds and maintains client relationships. The position also involves overseeing engagement operations, managing budgets and deadlines, collaborating with managers and partners on client issues, and contributing to professional development programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Licensed CPA or working toward CPA certification.
At least 2 years of public accounting experience, including experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including familiarity with US GAAP.
Exceptional client service and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, and excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, strong attention to detail, and innovative problem-solving ability.
Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead engagement staff in planning and executing audit, review, or compilation engagements to provide effective client service.
Oversee day-to-day audit engagement operations, including staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting, and conclusion.
Supervise and support engagement staff, encourage open communication with the engagement manager and partner, and mentor team members.
Collaborate with managers and partners to resolve client issues and recommend responses to legal, regulatory, and accounting matters arising during audits.
Review scheduled and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries.
Manage multiple concurrent engagements and teams to meet client deadlines.
Create and track engagement budgets and identify potential inefficiencies.
Discuss team members’ evaluations constructively and provide counsel.
Serve as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.
Travel as needed.