Brown Armstrong's comprehensive accounting services and specialization in distinct niches make us unique, which also allows us to provide customized services specifically designed for each client we serve. Based in California with offices in Kern, Fresno, and San Joaquin counties, we have tremendous reach throughout the State.

We are looking for audit senior accountants that are highly motivated with a desire for success based primarily out of the Bakersfield, Stockton, Fresno, locations, or telecommute.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of the partner or manager. 
• Completes multiple engagements of low to medium complexity with an emphasis on quality standards, timely completion within budget, and profitability. 
• Keeps the partners and managers informed of all important developments on engagement, analyzes problems, and recommends solutions.
• Coordinates the completion of financial statements, work papers and reviews financial statements and work papers prepared by the Staff Accountants.
• Supervises, trains, and develops staff assigned to engagements.
• Assign staff to engagements
• Complete evaluations on staff that have worked on engagements
• Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment involving corrective measures with client data. Comparisons and evaluating possible courses of action and making decisions after considering various possibilities.
• Also assists partners and managers in resolving client issues and problems; compiles research and prepares reports on various audit or financial issues.
• Offers functional guidance and direction and gives constructive criticism when necessary to less experienced Staff Accountants.
• Sitting majority of the time, some bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking.
• Lifting requirements of up to 30 pounds to carry audit bags, computers, and peripheral equipment to client locations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent, or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Participation in career development programs to improve communication and interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of public accounting or related business accounting experience demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interface will all levels of Firm management and staff, clients, and outside business contacts.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Actively participates in the Firm’s business development efforts. Professionally represents the Firm at business and community functions.
• Enhances personnel development and career objectives by developing industry niches.
• Represents the Firm through participation in professional, charitable, and/or civic organizations.
• Participates and promotes Firm initiatives such as Business Development Program, Mentoring Program, and other Firm committees and activities.
• Lifting requirements of 30 pounds to carry audit bags, computers, and peripheral equipment to client locations.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, OR KNOWLEDGE

• Progress towards obtaining a CA Certified Public Accountant’s (CPA) License.
• Demonstrated use of computers, accounting software, and programs.
• Valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance.

We offer: Paid Vacation up to 4 weeks, Comp time banks, Paid Re-charge Days off, 100% Paid Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Training, Paid Gym Membership, CPA Exam Bonus up to $5,000, Paid Time-off for CPA Exams, Referral Bonuses, Paid CPA Study Materials, and much more!

Take control of your earning power! Pay range: $63,000 - $85,000/year. Plus, earned comp time and other bonuses!

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Brown Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer