Audit Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description Davis Farr LLP is a rapidly growing, full-service CPA firm with its main office located in Irvine, California and two additional offices located in Carlsbad, California and Tacoma, Washington. We have provided expert professional experience in audit, tax, and consulting services to federal, state, and local governments, special purpose governments, non-profit organizations, service organizations and commercial entities for over 30 years.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in carrying out quality and other assurance services to clients in various industries
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, internal control standards and technology implementation relative to client assignments
• Familiar with the pronouncements of the GASB, FASB and AICPA
• Participate in the engagement planning process
• Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust workpapers from clients trial balance
• Execute day to day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients
• Recognize potential problem areas on engagements and discuss them with engagement supervisor
• Research accounting issues
• Identify potential management letter comments
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Become proficient at preparing annual financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase audit team efficiency and strengthen client relationships
• Become oriented with Firm's practices, policies and culture
• Comply with and maintain the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct Requirements
• Degree or advanced degree in accounting; strong academic credentials
• CPA license or other relevant certification such as a CISA
• Five years of post-college audit experience
• One to three years audit experience in the governmental, non-profit, commercial sectors; one year of public accounting experience required
• Experience overseeing teams/help a previous leadership position
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles; knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software programs
• Exceptional analytical and research skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter with ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a team oriented environment
• Professional, dependable, trustworthy, cooperative attitude Benefits $125,000-$145,000 + Bonus; excellent benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match.

Company-paid licenses, professional dues and continued professional education.