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Audit Sr. - Public

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Torrance, CAJobNo compensation foundPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Torrance, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPA Or Parts Passed

Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring an Audit Sr. - Public. The Audit Senior will join a public accounting environment in Torrance, California, focusing on evaluating technology controls, supporting compliance efforts, and strengthening risk management practices for clients. This role requires public accounting experience, knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key focus areas include Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements, Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matter to managers and partners, and Identify performance improvement opportunities.

Successful candidates bring Japanese Language Skill Required, Minimum Two Years Audit Experience, and CPA Or Parts Passed Required. Important skills include Japanese, Applied Working Knowledge Of U.S. GAAP, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Strategic Thinking, and Strong Written Communication. Preferred (not required): Information Systems Auditing, Evaluating Technology Controls, Supporting Compliance Efforts, and Strengthen Risk Management Practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

JapaneseApplied Working Knowledge of U.S. GAAPOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic ThinkingStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInformation Systems AuditingEvaluating Technology ControlsSupporting Compliance EffortsStrengthen Risk Management PracticesAudit ProceduresExecute Attestation EngagementsDetect Accounting MattersDetect Auditing MattersCommunicate Accounting Matters to Managers and PartnersIdentify Performance Improvement OpportunitiesInteract With ClientsUnderstand Audit MethodologyUtilize Audit MethodologyAccountingMiscellaneous TaxPayrollM&AHuman Resource ConsultingSupervise Audit StaffsSupervise Interns

Qualifications

2 Years Current and/or Recent Audit Experience in Public AccountingCPA or Parts PassedSupervisory ExperienceAbility and Willingness to Travel

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior with a strong background in information systems auditing to join a public accounting environment in Torrance, California. This position focuses on evaluating technology controls, supporting compliance efforts, and helping clients strengthen risk management practices. The ideal candidate brings public accounting experience, sound knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese when working with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements of various clients

  • Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matter to managers and partners

  • Identify performance improvement opportunities

  • Interact with clients to ensure efficient information flow from the client to the team

  • Understand and utilize Audit Methodology

  • Work on non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, M& A, human resource, and some other consulting services

  • Supervise Audit staffs and interns on engagements

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Japanese language skill is required

  • Minimum of two years of current and/or recent audit experience in public accounting

  • CPA or parts passed required

  • Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

  • Demonstrated supervisory experience

  • Ability to non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, M& A, human resource, and some other consulting services

  • Ability and willingness to travel

  • Great organizational skills, including time management and strategic thinking

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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