Audit Associate

Summary

The job is for an Associate Auditor at GHJ, a forward-thinking accounting firm that helps entrepreneurial organizations with assurance and advisory services. The role involves a wide variety of diversified accounting assignments under the supervision of different professionals. The position is hybrid and eligible for remote work but requires onsite attendance for orientation, firmwide meetings, and department retreats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Proficiency with computer, spreadsheet software program, and calculator
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam
• Proficiency in use of computers

Responsibilities

• Performs audit, review or compilation procedures as assigned by supervisors
• Assists in proofing financial statements and other documents if appropriate
• Participates in the planning of our engagements—audits, reviews, or compilations
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and apply areas of GAAP
• Provides input to the engagement team on suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• Builds relationships with, and speaks to, client personnel to obtain an understanding of their business operations, processes and functions
• Documents work completed by preparing workpapers within firm guidelines
• 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

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with remote options
• Flexible work environments
• In-person New Hire Orientation, firmwide meetings twice a year, and department retreat once a year at the GHJ Los Angeles office