Senior Audit Accountant

Primary responsibilities

• Lead the internal company field offices for the company external annual audits
• Develop and maintain the audit plan to the completion of deliverables
• Review and analyze the audit response documents for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them to the external auditors
• Cook up and run meetings with internal audit staff and external auditors
• Respond to all external auditor’s questions and requests timely
• Train for field office accounting staff to improve the audit process
• Support year end close process by working with BU accounting staff to meet audit standards
• Cook up and coordinate with external auditors and business units accounting team to meet the audit deadlines
• Work closely with the company’s insurance broker to complete business insurance applications and other requested documentation within the deadline
• Act as insurance contact for company’s employees throughout the year to answer questions or provide documentation as requested
• Work closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller for special ad hoc projects

Attributes of Top Performers

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, (CPA a plus)
• 3+ Public Accounting Experience (Big 4 preferred)
• Experience with an Engineering/Architecture Company is preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting
• Strong organization and project management skills required
• Knowledge of ERP financial system is preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment and be able to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Location

United States, Remote (Irvine, CA area preferred), Pacific Standard Time hours

Why Work for Salas O’Brien

As a 100% employee-owned firm, Salas O’Brien is a company of owners. That is what gets us up every morning, and what keeps us working with excellence until the job is done. We believe this attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients. We Challenge You To Find a Firm With More Opportunities For Personal And Professional Growth Than Salas O’Brien. Our Many Offices Offer Our Team Of Employee-owners Variety of projects and clientsCollaboration with experts in your fieldGrowth opportunities within a local office or other Salas O’Brien officesAwesome culture defined by our Ownership ValuesGrowth with the firm through ESOP participationOf course, we also offer awesome benefits—everything you would expect for insurance and vacation time, plus incentives for sustainable living, professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 – 115,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity participation, and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.