Senior Associate

Audit Professional Opportunity

Do you love public accounting and want to join a team that will encourage your professional growth and afford you the opportunity to work with a diverse client base? Would you appreciate being a part of a firm that truly values your efforts and contributions? Supportive, motivating, inclusive, and approachable leadership are more than words to us; at Gilbert, they are our foundation.

Gilbert CPAs is one of the largest regional accounting firms and has been serving individuals and organizations in Sacramento and throughout California since 1984. We offer audit, tax, and consulting services to a wide variety of clients, including privately held businesses, non-profits, public entity risk pools, educational entities, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans. Were passionate about what we do and the clients we serve. We have been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as an A+ Employer.

We are seeking an audit professional to join our audit team. This individual should be a CPA or CPA candidate with 3-5 years of experience in public accounting. Audit experience is a must. Government experience a plus. We are seeking someone with excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements. Coordinate client engagements from start to finish, including overseeing the budget, planning, executing, directing staff, and completing financial statements.
• Prepare all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Identify and communicate technical matters to both clients and firm management.
• Utilize proactive, effective communication with management, staff, and clients.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior associates.

Desired Skills and Experience

• CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of experience in public accounting with increasing responsibility. Audit experience is a must. Government experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Must possess technical knowledge related to performing financial and compliance audits.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide superior customer service. Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent project management and analytical skills.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle for occasional same-day travel for work at the client's office, meetings, and seminars.
• Must be able to work overtime as required throughout the year.

Benefits: Gilbert CPA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, paid life insurance and long-term disability, generous paid time off, and approximately 10 days paid holiday. The firm is also pleased to provide employees with a training budget for professional development and professional licensure. EOE