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Audit Associate - Los Angeles, CA - Class of 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Los Angeles

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, plan to complete 150 credit hours by Sept 2025, a GPA of 3.0+, leadership experience, and strong communication and computer skills.
  • You will prepare tax returns, identify tax issues, research filing requirements, manage client workflow, and draft tax technical memos daily.

Requirements

  • We are looking for highly dedicated professionals with impressive credentials that are driven by new challenges and growth opportunities. We seek team players who believe in providing world-class client service and are interested in becoming immersed in various industries. Successful team members are looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration and giving back to the community.
  • The successful candidate will have:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
  • Plan to complete 150 credit hours between December 2024 - September 2025 in order to be CPA licensed
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall
  • Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred
  • Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture
  • Able to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

Responsibilities

  • Work on a variety of client deliverables including preparation of tax returns, including Individuals, Partnerships and Corporate tax returns.
  • Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances based on audited or client provided trial balances.
  • Research filing requirements and tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.
  • Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time.
  • Draft tax technical memorandums.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Audit Associate in Los Angeles?

The main responsibilities of an Audit Associate in Los Angeles include becoming familiar with current tax theories and laws, performing procedures in accordance with firm standards, and completing tasks accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.

What qualifications are required for the Audit Associate position in Los Angeles?

To be considered for the Audit Associate position in Los Angeles, candidates should have a strong understanding of tax theories and laws, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work in a team environment, and strong communication skills.

What is the Class of 2025 reference in the job title?

The Class of 2025 reference in the job title indicates that this position is open to individuals who will be graduating in the year 2025 or have recently graduated.

Will there be training provided for new Audit Associates in Los Angeles?

Yes, as an Audit Associate in Los Angeles, you will receive training to become familiar with current tax theories and laws, firm standards, and procedures.

What are the opportunities for growth and advancement in this role?

In this role as an Audit Associate in Los Angeles, there are opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm based on performance and professional development.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With a century’s worth of experience, nearly 4,000 global team members, and 25 locations including global subsidiaries, CohnReznick serves clients in 30 different industries through an integrated team of advisory, assurance, and tax professionals. Our Nexia International affiliation expands our reach to more than 128 countries. CohnReznick is committed to our role as a value creator and force for change in promoting sustainability, social justice, and corporate governance. We have held a leadership position in community investment for more than 35 years and a 15-year commitment to the cleantech and renewable energy industries. Our experience at the ground floor of the country’s largest tax credit programs has helped strengthen affordable housing, bring new life to historic places, housing policies and paved the way for emerging industries. CohnReznick recently launched its Gamechangers in ESG Awards program to recognize U.S businesses “changing the game” through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and best practices. CohnReznick’s sponsorship of Major League Baseball® (MLB) delivers content focused on key business issues both inside and outside of the game –strategy, performance optimization, analytics, and community investment. CohnReznick is the Presenting Sponsor of the Winter Meetings coverage, baseball’s most intensive week of business.