2026 Winter Audit Staff Accountant - Irvine, CA

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Irvine, CA
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
As an Audit Staff Accountant, assist in planning, executing, and completing audit engagements, analyze financial statements, evaluate internal controls, and collaborate with clients for accurate reporting and compliance.
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JOB SUMMARYAs an Audit Staff Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality audit and assurance services to our diverse clientele. Your responsibilities will involve assisting in the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements, contributing to the team's efforts to ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant regulations and standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Audit Execution

  • Participate in the planning and preparation of audit engagements under the guidance of senior team members
  • Execute audit procedures, including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures
  • Document work performed, findings, and conclusions in an organized and clear manner
     

Financial Statement Analysis

  • Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues or discrepancies
  • Assess the application of accounting principles and standards, and provide recommendations for improvements
     

Internal Controls Assessment

  • Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies that could impact the accuracy of financial reporting
  • Assist in developing recommendations for enhancing internal controls and operational efficiency
     

Client Communication

  • Collaborate with client personnel to obtain necessary information and documentation for audit purposes
  • Maintain professional communication and build positive relationships with client representatives
     

Team Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure timely completion of audit engagements
  • Seek guidance from supervisors and managers when encountering complex issues or challenges

Technical Research

  • Stay updated on relevant accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry developments
  • Conduct research to address accounting and auditing issues that may arise during engagements
     

Reporting and Documentation

  • Contribute to the preparation of audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional standards
  • Prepare supporting workpapers and documentation to substantiate audit findings and conclusions
     

Professional Development

  • Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance your technical skills and knowledge

Supervisory responsibilities

  • None

Work environment

  • Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

  • Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs

Required education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or taxation
  • Actively pursuing the required education and credits to qualify for the CPA exam, with the intention of obtaining CPA licensure

Preferred education and experience

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained
  • Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

Top Skills

Accounting Principles
Auditing Standards
Cpa Exam Preparation
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
2,033 Employees

What We Do

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges.

As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

Firm Disclaimer

©2025 UHY LLP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

“UHY” is the brand name under which UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. provide professional services. The two firms operate as separate legal entities in an alternative practice structure. UHY LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that performs attest services. UHY Advisors, Inc. provides tax and business consulting services through subsidiary entities. UHY Advisors, Inc. and UHY LLP are U.S. members of Urbach Hacker Young International Limited (UHY International), a UK company, and form part of the international UHY network of legally independent accounting and consulting firms. Any services described herein are provided by UHY Advisors, Inc. and/or UHY LLP (as the case may be) and not by UHY International or any other member firm of UHY International. Neither UHY International nor any member of UHY International has any liability for services provided by other members.

On this website, (i) the term "our firm", "we" and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiary entities, and (ii) the term "UHYI" denotes the UHY international network, in each case as more fully described in the preceding paragraph.

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