GHJ is looking for a Senior Associate – Audit Supervisor WHY we get up in the morning At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future. WHAT we believe We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future. HOW we succeed We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success). Position Description Assume responsibility for supervising engagements and special assignments. Review working papers and financial statements, and communicate with clients on a one-on-one basis. Responsible for complying with pronouncements of professional and other regulatory groups. Assume full responsibility for supervising engagements and special assignments using established firm policies and procedures. Coordinate various phases of engagements, plan engagements, budget time and expenses, monitor actual performance against budget, review working papers for accuracy and completeness, and review financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures.  Resolve accounting and auditing problems as they arise. Provide supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement. Study and evaluate clients' internal controls. Ensure that working papers, financial statements and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards. Perform preliminary and final fieldwork audit procedures, which may include walkthroughs, analytics, confirmations, etc. Perform first level of review of associate work. Communicate engagements' progress, problems, resolutions, financial information and other business concerns to the client. Review with manager or partner significant findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation. Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters for later discussion between manager or partner and the client. Prepare staff evaluation reports for the review and approval of managers and partners. Serve in educational programs as an instructor or discussion leader. Participate in firm's practice development efforts including expanding services to clients. Prepare other reports and projects as requested from time to time by managers or partners.  Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. 24 months’ experience as Accountant, Auditor, Supervising Auditor, Audit Manager, Audit Senior, Audit Associate, Financial Controller, Manager, Senior Consultant, or related occupation in Risk Advisory Services. Experience is required and must include the following: Proficiency in US GAAP, and IFRS frameworks, applied in complex financial reporting and consolidation. Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance, including preparing and reviewing financial statements and disclosures, and ensuring compliance with AICPA standards. Leading analysis of client processes, risks, and controls to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements to governance, risk management, and internal controls. Advanced Excel functions (macros and pivot tables) to perform variance analysis, forecasting, and cash flow tracking. Location of Employment 700 S. Flower St., Ste. 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90017. *Position allows for 95% remote work from anywhere in the U.S. 5% of work in-person at 700 S. Flower St., Ste. 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90017.    Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients. GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, the firm has 24 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success. We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.