Associate, Accounting & Reporting Advisory
$74,000–$135,000 year
On-site · Irvine, California, United States or San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Execute Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements, with primary responsibility for conducting research and preparing client deliverables. Support client engagements by diagnosing accounting irregularities, evaluating financial data integrity, and advising on remediation strategies to address identified discrepancies. Review and analyze complex contracts, perform technical accounting research, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable guidance. Draft accounting memoranda and prepare supporting models/schedules as applicable, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with relevant accounting standards. Work closely with internal teams and clients to support day-to-day execution; prepare accounting memoranda, accounting policies, financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and journal entries. Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance research and deliverable preparation; collaborate with other service lines and participate in business development and marketing efforts. Proactively build relationships with clients, prospects, referral sources and CPA firms; gain exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle). The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, interested in growing the service line within the firm.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Mathematics or Economics
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in technical accounting or operational accounting and financial reporting; Big 4 audit/assurance experience, accounting advisory experience, or relevant corporate/industry experience preferred
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Familiarity with U.S. GAAP, including areas such as purchase accounting, impairment, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
- Experience with preparing financial statements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong client-service orientation
- Highly organized with strong project and time management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Mathematics or Economics
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Big 4 audit/assurance experience, accounting advisory experience, or relevant corporate/industry experience preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle)
- Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and IFRS is a plus
- Strong communication and entrepreneurial, client-service mindset
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