External Audit Associate, Financial Statement Assurance

External Audit Associate, Financial Statement Assurance — Marin County, CAPicture 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.
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