Audit Associate
Sensiba LLP
San Jose, CA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- AuditingOperations
- Nice to have
- AccountingCPA
- Work
- On-site in San Jose
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Audit Associate plays a key role in delivering high-quality assurance services to a wide range of clients. This position supports all phases of financial statement audits, reviews, and other attest engagements. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning audit engagements by gathering background information and understanding the client’s business and industry.
- Perform substantive procedures and audit testing across major financial statement accounts (e.g., cash, revenues, expenses, inventory, fixed assets).
- Support the testing and evaluation of internal controls, including walkthroughs and documentation of control findings.
- Prepare clear and organized workpapers that support audit conclusions in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
- Assist with analytical procedures to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of risk.
- Organize and maintain working papers, audit documentation, and support schedules for engagement teams.
- Maintain positive working relationships with clients built on reliability, responsiveness, and confidentiality.
- Support engagement teams with on-site or virtual fieldwork as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Current or completed enrollment at an accredited university to pursue a bachelor’s degree with a major or emphasis in Accounting.
- Master’s degree in Taxation or Accountancy preferred.
- Expected completion of bachelors or masters degree between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Minimum accounting GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- CA CPA eligible.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
- High level of motivation to learn and produce high-quality work.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a sophisticated client base.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team to meet periodic and project-based client deadlines.
- Prior public accounting experience helpful but not required.
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership.
Compensation
- $70,000 - $75,000 / year