Senior Associate

Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP•Glendale, CA

6d•$70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of a remarkable team and firm? A place where your talents can shine as you assist clients in improving their financial, tax, and business aspects? Are you seeking a collaborative, innovative, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded? Look no further! With over 100 years in the industry, our firm serves clients locally and globally. Our expertise extends across a wide array of industries, ensuring that we can cater to the unique needs of clients from diverse sectors. Join our team and experience a collaborative and enriching work environment. With an emphasis on continuous technical training and the development of essential skills, we prioritize your success by providing the tools and resources needed to thrive in the world of public accounting! Job Summary: The Senior Associate (Audit) is in charge of audit engagements. Applies knowledge of GAAP to oversee all stages of audit using firm-approved audit methodology. Trains, supervises, and reviews work of others. Must be technically competent in audits, reviews, compilations and preparation of financial statements.

Requirements

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; MBA a plus.
CPA certification (preferred)
Minimum Experience required: 3+ years audit experience
Strong understanding of accounting theory and accounting practices
Strong understanding of the rules, regulations, and code of conduct
Working knowledge of the auditing guidance utilized by the firm
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel including advanced Excel functions
Comfortable working under pressure, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
High level of enthusiasm to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet and exceed expectations for internal and external clients
Self-motivated, adaptable, able to work with minimal direction in a high pressure environment
Works independently and is self-motivated to complete tasks and assignments with a minimum amount of supervision and is flexible to accept tasks and projects
Upholds the professional standards of conduct for respectful behavior and demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity

Responsibilities

Plans and executes audit engagements
Participates in engagement planning
Performs risk assessments
Performs analytical reviews
Documents internal controls and performs tests of controls
Plans substantive work
Performs substantive testing and supervises others
Drafts financial statements
Documents control deficiencies
Drafts other client deliverables
Performs compilation, review and preparation engagements
Clearly communicates recommendations verbally and in writing
Builds client relationships
Successfully identifies accounting, business, and tax issues/opportunities and develops solutions/recommendations
Participates in recruiting
Works independently with a minimum of supervision
Follows all policies and procedures established by firm
Enters time daily to ensure current and accurate tracking of hours
Assigns hours to each client to ensure accurate billing
Follows safety rules according to firm Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Accepts special projects as assigned