Senior Auditor - Public Accounting (CPA)

Senior Auditor - Public Accounting (CPA)Join a well-established public accounting firm in Southern California where a $80,000-$100,000 salary, 100% employer-paid medical coverage, and a clear path toward manager are waiting for an experienced auditor ready to lead engagements from day one.What you'll doOwn audit engagements end-to-end: plan fieldwork, coordinate client schedules, and deliver completed work papers on time and on budget.Review and coach entry-level staff work papers, providing specific, constructive feedback that accelerates their technical development.Research complex US GAAP and GAAS issues, summarize findings, and draft internal control recommendations that clients act on.Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships with controller- and CFO-level stakeholders.Monitor engagement budgets and scope, flagging variances to managers and partners before they become problems.Contribute to staff recruiting events, onboarding, and internal technical training to strengthen the team bench.Meet monthly and annual billable hour targets, supporting the firm's growth and your own advancement.What you need2+ years of recent public accounting audit experience.Active CPA license or currently eligible to sit for the CPA exam.Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and internal control frameworks.Proficiency with CCH Engagement or comparable audit software and Microsoft Excel.Ability to work 55+ hours per week during peak audit seasons (January-April and summer).Nice to haveExperience with ERISA employee benefit plan audits.Experience with Uniform Guidance / Single Audits (federal grants).Familiarity with CCH Knowledge Coach, CCH Axcess, TeamMate Analytics, ProStaff, or Adobe Acrobat.Prior experience mentoring or supervising audit staff.Pay & benefitsBase salary: $80,000-$100,000 depending on experience.PTO: 160 hours (4 weeks) accrued from day one.Medical: 100% employer-paid PPO for the employee (Delta Dental PPO and VSP Vision also 100% employer-paid).Financial: HSA/FSA pre-tax options; 401(k) with company match; 100% firm-paid Long-Term Disability; firm-paid Life/AD&D (1x salary up to $100,000).Location & scheduleOffices: San Diego, CA or Woodland Hills, CA.Work model: HybridEmployment type: Full-time, exempt.About & how to applyWe are a multi-office public accounting firm serving clients across audit, tax, and advisory in industries ranging from nonprofit to financial services. We invest in professional development, support CPA exam candidates, and promote from within.Apply directly through this posting with your resume. Qualified applicants will be contacted within five business days for a brief introductory call.Benefits