Audit Senior at Orion Placement in Costa Mesa, California, United States

Job description

• Join a rapidly growing CPA firm focused on modern, technology-enabled audit and assurance services.
• Work fully remotely from anywhere in the United States.
• Take ownership of audit engagements while gaining exposure to both public and private companies.
• Lead fieldwork, coach junior auditors, and build valuable engagement leadership experience.
• Work with modern tools including cloud technology, data analytics, and AI-supported processes.
• Gain exposure to a variety of industries while developing deeper technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, auditing standards, internal controls, and risk assessment.
• Join a collaborative team that values quality, professionalism, stability, and long-term career growth.
• Location: Fully remote nationwide. This role can be performed from anywhere in the United States, giving you the flexibility to build your audit career without relocating.
• Note: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3+ years of public accounting audit experience, and an active CPA license. Stable employment history is strongly preferred.
• You will have the flexibility of a fully remote role while still gaining meaningful ownership of sophisticated audit engagements. Our growth creates opportunities for advancement, broader responsibilities, and continued professional development. If you enjoy technical accounting, working collaboratively with experienced professionals, and helping deliver high-quality audit work, this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact.
• JPC-2186

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork and help keep engagements progressing efficiently from planning through completion.
• Perform audit planning, risk assessments, substantive testing, and financial statement analysis.
• Evaluate and document internal controls, audit risks, and key financial reporting processes.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and review-ready audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Audit financial statement areas including revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, equity, and taxes.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Communicate audit findings, engagement status, and potential issues to managers and engagement leadership.
• Coordinate directly with client contacts, internal specialists, and other engagement team members.
• Supervise and coach junior auditors while providing practical feedback and guidance.
• Follow applicable auditing standards, U.S. GAAP, independence requirements, firm methodology, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional auditing standards.
• Experience with audit planning, risk assessment, substantive testing, internal controls, and financial statement audits.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior audit staff is helpful.
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience preferred.
• SEC and PCAOB audit experience preferred.
• Stable employment history strongly preferred.

Skills

Required

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Professional auditing standards
• Audit planning
• Risk assessment
• Substantive testing
• Internal controls
• Financial statement audits
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Documentation skills
• Communication skills

Preferred

• SEC and PCAOB audit experience

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance