Staff Auditor

Davis Farr LLP is searching for a Staff Auditor(s) to join our Carlsbad office with a flourishing company who is routinely included in Orange County Business Journals Best Places to Work. You will support the development and implementation of accounting policies, take part in compliance and communicate with other auditors relating to annual audits along with reviewing schedules for the reporting process.

About:

Davis Farr LLP is a rapidly growing, full-service CPA firm with its main office located in Irvine, California and two additional offices located in Carlsbad, California and Tacoma, Washington. We have provided expert professional experience in audit, tax, and consulting services to federal, state, and local governments, special purpose governments, non-profit organizations, service organizations and commercial entities for over 30 years.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in carrying out quality and other assurance services to clients in various industries
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting principles, internal control standards and technology implementation
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as assigned
• Draft annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase client satisfaction and strengthen client relationships
• Comply with and maintain the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and person conduct
• Ad-hoc tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting; advanced certification highly desirable
  • Eligible to sit for the CPA exam/plan to sit for the exam OR interested in pursuing compliance auditing
• 1+ years of public accounting preferred and/or experience with governmental, non-profit, and commercial sector audits
• Well-rounded knowledge of GAAP; GAAS, GAS and GAGAS a plus but not required
• Highly proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Audit software experience a plus
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional analytical and research skills
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a team-oriented environment
• Some travel required

Benefits

$64,500-$70,000 plus excellent benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match. Company-paid licenses, professional dues and continued professional education.