Audit Associate - Bay Area

TEAM UP WITH US!: Our Bay Area Offices are looking to hire Audit Associates for 2022!
We are looking for candidates who align with Armanino’s core values:

• Empowered: We encourage our people to follow their ideas and passions, and we give them the freedom and support to succeed.
• Firm First: We support one another and always put the firm’s best interest ahead of department or individual concerns.
• Wickedly Smart: We never stop challenging ourselves and each other to innovate, improve and move the firm forward.
• Positive Energy: Our positive attitude and spirit is the force multiplier that drives our success.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?As an Associate in our Audit practice, you will play an integral part in the Audit engagements performed by the firm and will work on all aspects of an audit, from the planning phase to execution and completion. This work will include tests and procedures performed to assess whether the clients’ financial statements are free of material misstatement. You will help to ensure the completion of our clients’ annual reports and interact with clients to identify and resolve audit issues.

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations and various consulting engagements, in accordance with the firm's quality control policy
• Interpret and analyze financial statement data to draw logical conclusions and identify potential points for improvement
• Research and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters
• Work as an individual contributor and collaborate with a small team of professionals to support client engagements
• Research and apply the rules, regulations, and code of ethics of the AICPA, the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), and applicable state regulations
• Create and maintain clear, accurate workpapers to document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems
• Communicate and collaborate with a team of professionals, including associates, senior, manager and/or partner level individuals
• Demonstrate and grow professional, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Work toward completion of CPA certification

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?:WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required for intern and entry-level positions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and eligible to sit for the CPA exam in home office state
• 0-1 years Public Accounting experience, including management of audit engagements
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable GAAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research and analyze technical issues independently as requested
• Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and document management letter comments for purposes of communicating deficiencies and weaknesses to clients.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Maintain neat and professional appearance
• Possess a courteous, cooperative and professional attitude
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and desire to succeed
• Display a commitment to acting in the best interest of the Firm
• Practice discretion and discernment in dealing with client and Firm matters
• Travel. Yes. Staff Accountant I will require travel to neighboring cities (< 2 hours commute) on a daily basis. Overnight stay is required for clients more than 2 hours away. Expected overnight travel is 0-25%. Must have reliable transportation

BUT WAIT. THERE'S MORE!:HOW TO APPLY
Click the "apply for this job online" button to get started! Candidates should also submit an application on their campus portal, if applicable, to be considered for on-campus interviews.Now, the fine print.: Armanino LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Armanino LLP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino LLP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.