External Audit Associate, Financial Statement Assurance

Job Description

Job Description

External Audit Associate, Financial Statement Assurance — Marin County, CA

Picture your first weeks with a respected Bay Area CPA practice: you’re welcomed by a close-knit team, assigned to varied client engagements across nonprofits, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, and you begin shaping the quality of their financial reporting. You’ll touch audits, reviews, and compilations, and see how your work directly supports decision-making for local organizations.

About the Firm

This established CPA firm in Marin County delivers a full suite of advisory offerings — assurance and attestation, tax compliance and preparation, business financial planning, forensic accounting, and litigation support — serving a diverse, locally based client roster throughout the Bay Area.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day)

• Contribute to planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up for audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Tackle ad-hoc projects and special assignments as priorities evolve.
• Develop strong working relationships with client contacts and internal teams.
• Communicate proactively on issues, status, and deliverables to keep engagements on track.
• Apply disciplined time management and organization to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline (required).
• Educational requirements completed to sit for the CPA exam.
• 5+ years of accounting experience (preferred).
• 5+ years working with GAAP (preferred).
• Background in audit or attestation work is a plus.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a dedication to exceptional client service.

Target Skills & Knowledge

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Tax Preparation
• Tax accounting
• Tax Audit experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $125,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus: 8% – 15% (based on compensation, experience, and hours worked)
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with safe harbor contributions

If you’re seeking meaningful impact, professional growth, and true work/life balance, this role offers all three within a collaborative public accounting environment.