Senior Associate - Accounting and Transaction Advisory Services

Senior Associate - Accounting and Transaction Advisory Services

Irvine, CA 92618 US

Our client is a specialized boutique accounting and consulting services firm looking for a accounting professional to help the firm with its impressive growth.

As a result, you will have the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment that is a playground for highly skilled, self-motivated professionals.

• Actively improve technical accounting skills by becoming a subject matter expert (SME) in a complex accounting area of your choice through on the job feedback, performance evaluations, mentoring and firm-sponsored formal training programs including monthly CPE and SME training
• Assist with public offerings, inclusive of performing audit preparation work, documenting significant accounting policies, and preparing the financial statements and related footnote disclosures
• Assist with the preparation of S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K fillings related to IPO’s, debt offerings and acquisitions
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues balancing client preferred solutions within the confines of the US GAAP structure
• Complete the assigned internal control processes on 3-4 project teams, within the given budget with minimal supervision by:
• Creating process narratives, identifying key controls, and concluding on design and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Demonstrating clear and concise writing, and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to clients and team members
• Producing quality deliverables evidenced through minimal review time and review notes
• Actively improving technical and project management skills through on the job feedback, performance evaluations, mentoring and firm-sponsored formal training programs including monthly CPE and Subject Matter Expert (SME) training
• Given the startup environment of our clients, the ability to adapt to unexpected changes to timelines, deadlines, and the scope of work is a must
• Responding to client needs and balancing the competing priorities with minimal client disruptions, while maintaining project progress

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in a related field
• CPA or CIA license, or the goal to obtain one in the near future
• A strong accounting foundation with hands-on knowledge of internal controls is really important
• Flexibility with travel to clients within your market