Audit Staff Accountant

Summary

The Experienced Audit and Accounting Staff position is an early-career role paying $70,000–$87,000 in Orange County. Staff perform internal control testing, document work papers, conduct analytical reviews of account balances, prepare financial statements, research technical issues, and draft audit and review reports for management review, while also helping supervise staff and build client relationships. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting, must meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure. Travel to client locations, occasionally overnight, is required.

Description

At Gelman, you will find the support and mentorship you will need to grow, both personally and professionally. You will find partners who know your name and peers who are invested in your success as much as their own. You will find a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where every professional and staff member plays a key role in building our business. This is your opportunity to work with some of the best employees and the most advanced technology in the industry to bring new and better ideas to our clients.

Introduction to the Team

Assurance Services team deliver quality audits and other services to privately owned middle-market companies and not-for-profit organizations. Services include audit and reviews of financial statements, audits of employee benefit plans, and other accounting related engagements.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff on audit and review engagements

Perform internal control testing, supporting work paper documentation, conducting analytical reviews of account balances and preparing financial statements

Research technical issues that arise during the course of engagements

Prepare draft audit and review reports for management review

Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking and business development activities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or related field required

Minimum of 1 year of related experience

Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred

Meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license

Excellent customer service skills

Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development

Outstanding organization and project management skills

Ability to take direction and exercise judgment

Ability to travel to client locations, occasionally with overnight stays

Ability to work overtime, as needed

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Gelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Gelman complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@gelmanllp.com.