Senior Audit Associate

San Diego, California

Today

Job Description

The Opportunity

PKF San Diego, a full-service CPA firm with 40+ employees, is seeking to fill the position for a Senior Audit Associate to join our growing team. This experienced individual will have the opportunity to work on audits and reviews of private and public companies of various sizes and industries. As a senior audit associate, you will work directly with Partners and Managers, collaborate with other audit staff, and communicate directly with clients. Required fieldwork will be mostly local, with the rare occasion of out-of-town travel. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with a tight-knit team and contribute to the growth and success of our firm.

The ideal SENIORAUDIT ASSOCIATE will be a problem solver, organized, excited and willing to take on new challenges, and must possess a growth mindset. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional looking to bring their skills to a supportive team. You will work with a team that cares about your professional development and work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

Running attest engagements from beginning to end under the supervision of Partners & Managers includes:
- planning
- budgeting
- fieldwork
- reporting
Supervising staff includes:
- delegating tasks
- on-the-job training
- reviewing work
- providing feedback
- assessing performance
Managing multiple engagements and contributing to team environment.
Communicating and building relationships with clients.
Researching accounting and auditing matters.
Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
Ensures audits are conducted in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and company policies.
Act as a driver of innovation by recognizing and investigating emerging issues.
Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Your Skills + Experience

Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in accounting.
Minimum of 3 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate.
Adept with Excel and Word.
Have or are working toward a CPA certification.
Experience with Caseware a plus.
Experience with IDEA or other data analytics software a plus.

Additional Details

Full-Time, In-Office: This position is based in our Mission Valley, San Diego office and requires in-office work for the first 90 days. After successfully completing the initial 90-day period, a hybrid work option may be available.

Compensation

$90,000 - $105,000 based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k plus matching)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off and Company-wide Holidays
Firm-sponsored activities (e.g. baseball & soccer games, holiday party, community service, etc.)
Discretionary alternative work schedule in the summer
Mentorship program
Performance bonus program
CPE and CPA renewal fees paid for
Discounted rates for CPA review courses
Bonus upon passing all four sections of CPA exam

About PKF San Diego, LLP

PKF San Diego, LLP is a full-service, public accounting firm, providing audit, tax, and consulting services to our clients. We are located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego and service companies throughout Southern California. We are a friendly, tight-knit team led by partners with decades of experience who work closely with our clients and employees. We prize our ability to build relationships with our clients, add value to their companies, and develop our team members. We are proud to be a recipient of a 2026 Best Places to Work distinction from the San Diego Business Journal, our 3^rd in consecutive years.

Numbers & Facts

Location	San Diego, California
Website	https://pkfsandiego.com

Skills

Accountingunmatched
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Analysis Softwareunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)unmatched
Health Planunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Networking Eventsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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