Senior Audit Associate

Aldrich • Carlsbad, CA

7d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aldrich CPAs and Advisors is seeking a Senior Audit Associate for its Carlsbad office to support the Construction practice, serving construction companies and related businesses. The role offers hands-on client exposure and responsibility for engagement execution and client relationships across the construction industry.

The Senior Audit Associate serves as the in-charge on audits, reviews, and compilations from planning through completion. The role works with clients and colleagues to perform audit and assurance procedures, manage engagement execution, and address the needs of construction clients. The position also includes preparing financial statements and disclosures, mentoring associates, supporting engagement budgets and scheduling, and identifying ways to improve processes and team efficiency.

This is a full-time position with hybrid workplace options. Candidates should be local to the Carlsbad/San Diego area and legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The estimated salary range is $90,000–$115,000, with possible eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent public accounting experience in audit and assurance, or relevant industry experience.
• Solid understanding of audit and attest services.
• Knowledge of FASB regulations and GAAP.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Must be local to the Carlsbad/San Diego area.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Act as the in-charge on audits, reviews, and compilations from planning to completion.
• Prepare financial statements, related disclosures, and reportable conditions letters with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Stay current on trends, developments, and technical authorities to build technical and analytical competence.
• Manage work plan schedules and help anticipate client needs.
• Oversee and mentor associates assigned to engagements.
• Collaborate with in-person and remote team members.
• Support engagement budgets, scheduling, and fee analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement processes and team efficiency.
• Perform audit and assurance procedures and manage engagement execution in collaboration with clients and team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health savings account with an annual company contribution of $1,500.
• Flexible spending accounts and dependent care benefits.
• 401(k) plan with 1.5% match.
• 5% annual discretionary profit sharing.
• Five weeks of vacation and sick leave combined into a paid time-off bank.
• 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays.
• 16 hours of volunteer time.
• Six-week paid sabbatical every seven years.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior