Senior Audit Associate I

About our firm For over 60 years Leaf & Cole, LLP has been one of the most respected accounting firms in the San Diego area. Our audit professionals offer a full range of services with a concentration in not-for-profit and affordable housing engagements. Currently, our audit team is looking for an experienced senior audit professional to join our team. We believe that our team approach, along with accessibility to partners, and flexible work environment is what makes us so effective. Much of our team has a long tenure with the firm and we believe our unique work-life balance is what makes us different. We were selected by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in San Diego. Senior Audit Associate I- Individuals at this level has a minimum of three years’ experience as a staff audit associate, and normally has passed the CPA exam. In this position you are expected to: • Supervise all aspects of the audit engagement including planning, creating, completing and reviewing workpapers, writing audited financial statements and attending client meetings as needed. • Help train and mentor junior staff • Experience abundant growth and the chance for advancement • Know and understand the reasons behind the firm’s policies and procedures. • Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants. • Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty. • If assigned primarily to financial statement engagements: 1. Begin to develop a command of GAAP, OCBOA, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations. 2. Obtain a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards, and common audit procedures and techniques. 3. Assume responsibility for efficiently supervising both audit and non-audit engagements Qualifications and skills · Bachelor’s degree in accounting – Required · CPA license, passed the CPA exam or have requisite hours to sit for exam · 2+ years of relevant experience in public accounting. · Experience auditing not-for-profit and affordable housing entities preferred · Excellent computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and QuickBooks · Strong accounting skills · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with project deadlines · Ability to adjust schedule as needed to meet deadlines · Authorized to work in the US This position offers: · Competitive salary based on experience · Life Insurance · 401(k) plan · Medical Insurance coverage that includes vision and dental · Opportunity for advancement Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • audit: 3 years (Required) • public accounting : 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person