Senior Audit Associate

JLK Rosenberger LLP • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to JLK Rosenberger: Where Careers Skyrocket! Are you eager to dive into the professional world? Are you aspiring to leave a mark? Join us at JLK Rosenberger, a growing CPA firm, and watch your career take off! We are seeking a dedicated Senior Audit Associate to join our team in Glendale, CA. We’re looking for a professional who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about auditing. The ideal candidate will be capable of working with minimal supervision, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and possess a solid foundation in audit regulations and accounting principles.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ experience as an associate (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the partners).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or another related field.
• CPA license or progress towards licensure.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to prioritize work under tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of leadership (client or within the team) in both written and verbal form
• Self-motivating and taking responsibility for personal growth and development
• Detail oriented and a high level of pride in your work

Responsibilities

• Supervising less experienced staff auditors and supervising audits to clients in the insurance, nonprofit, and employee benefit plan industries.
• Performing, planning and/or reporting for your clients.
• Researching a complex accounting topic for your client.
• Leading audit teams at client offices and working directly with controllers, CFOs, and CEOs as a trusted advisor.
• Getting to know clients, their business and how they work to provide the right service.
• Proactively assisting the team in various aspects of the project from strategy to execution.
• Knowing and understanding the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Possessing technical knowledge sufficient to supervise associates and begin strengthening the soft skills to support evaluating their performance.
• Acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.
• Developing a command of pertinent accounting and auditing rules.
• Becoming proficient at accounting and auditing research including knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm.
• Possessing a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of e-mail and the Internet; and the use of firm spreadsheet, word processing, and time and billing software.
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising the various phases of an audit engagement.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Low premiums on medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 3% salary based safe harbor contribution and discretionary profit sharing is offered after meeting the plan requirements.
• CPA exam review course and reimbursement for passed exam sections.
• Continuing Education (CPE).
• Annual Christmas party, Ditch the Office Day, and more!
• Annual $300 charitable donation to your favorite charity.
• Opportunities in firm growth, recruitment, mentorship, and guidance to help build your professional brand.

What This Job Offers

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