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    Audit Senior Associate - Los Angeles, United States - GHJ

    GHJ
    GHJ Los Angeles, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    WHY we get up in the morning
    At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.
    WHAT we believe
    We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success.

    We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

    HOW we succeed

    We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business.

    By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).


    Summary of Role:


    At GHJ, we focus on helping forward-thinking, entrepreneurial organizations with assurance and advisory services designed to help companies with compliance, reporting and strategic planning.

    We provide our clients with the added bonus of having access to industry resources and benchmarking that highlight emerging trends and inspire thoughtful discussions amongst peers and industry leaders through our events, blogs and publications.

    Our team prides itself on its ability to understand the strategic vision of our clients and work toward common goals while maintaining the proper level of independence.

    We are looking for employees that are more than just auditors, but strive to be true advisors and collaborators with our clients.

    Most importantly, GHJ is looking for auditors to join our team who want to #BeMore.

    With our commitment to anytime/anywhere work, our support of flexible work environments and our passion for health and wellness, our Firm wants people who live their best lives, for themselves, their family and GHJ and its clients.

    Your Location

    This position ishybrid andeligible forprimarilyremote work but is subject to the manager's discretion depending on the needs of the roleto travel to the office or client sites.

    This role will require you to come onsite for anin-person New Hire Orientation, attend our Firmwide meetingtwicea yearand a department retreat once a yearat the GHJ Los Angeles office.

    Responsibilities

    Audit Senior Associates perform most work assigned with a minimum of assistance.

    They often lead one or more associates, instruct them on work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions.

    Senior Associates are required to make decisions on all but the most unusual accounting and auditing matters.
    Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager, senior manager, principal, or partner.
    Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
    Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
    Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
    Directs and instructs assistants, seniors, staff, and interns, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
    Determines the extent of test-checking required in an audit and selects the transactions to be tested.

    Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of client's financial matters.

    Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a partner; writes comments for management letters.

    Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, or partners is kept to a minimum.

    "In-charge" of audits, reviews, or compilations; responsible for all stages of the engagement—planning, fieldwork and wrap-up.
    Prepares financial statements and apply areas of GAAP.
    Makes suggestions to improve client processes and accounting procedures.
    Responsible for training and supervising Associates.
    Prepares staff evaluation reports for the review and approval of manager and partner.
    Document, validate, develop tests and assess various control systems.
    Such other duties as may be assigned.
    Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent.
    Either hold a current and valid CPA license or working towards obtaining the license.
    At least three (3) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks.
    Excellent written and oral skills.
    Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.
    Experience in waste and recycling is a plus.

    Seven decades, overriding focus:
    our people and our clients.
    GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area.

    Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal's Book of Lists, the firm has 22 partners and over 250 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients.

    Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN).

    Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

    We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors.

    This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

    GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges.

    The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

    Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example.

    At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

    A reasonable estimate of the current range is $78,000 - $105,000.
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    GHJ is an equal opportunity employer.

    In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

    Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.

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