About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry‑Level Audit Staff to join their San Diego accounting team. This is a full‑time, entry‑level audit role focused on learning, contributing to client engagements, and supporting senior auditors.

• Familiarize yourself with accounting and reporting standards and apply them on engagements.
• Assist Senior Professionals with audit planning and execution.
• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures to evaluate financial information.
• Prepare clear workpapers and document audit procedures.
• Communicate professionally with teammates and clients; escalate issues when needed.
• Stay current on auditing standards, regulatory updates, and emerging industry practices.
• Participate in training and development to strengthen technical skills and support CPA eligibility.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 from an accredited college or university.
• Working toward CPA licensure (150 credit hours or CPA eligible preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; client responsiveness required.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and project‑management abilities.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership potential, and ability to work independently.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail on assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Caseware/CaseView is a plus.

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Compensation & Work Location

• Location: San Diego, CA (on‑site / local office)
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Salary range (CA pay‑transparency): $59,000 — $80,000 per year
• Benefits: Competitive benefits and professional development support; flexibility to balance personal and professional priorities. (Benefits specifics provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.)

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Nice to Have

• Experience with audit software (Caseware/CaseView).
• Prior internship or accounting work experience.
• Familiarity with financial statement preparation for private company clients.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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