Senior Audit Accountant

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Until 8/29/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 30, 2026 Last posted June 30, 2026

Job description

We are seeking an energetic Senior Audit Accountant to support the Salas O’Brien Finance & Accounting Corporate operations. This employee will work in conjunction with other members of the Finance & Accounting team to support the Corporate finance team.

The Job

Primary responsibility to lead the internal company field offices for the company external annual audits
Develop and maintain the audit plan to the completion of deliverables
Review and analyze the audit response documents for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them to the external auditors
Coordinate and run meetings with internal audit staff and external auditors
Respond to all external auditor’s questions and requests timely
Provide training for field office accounting staff to improve the audit process
Implement and support year end close process by working with BU accounting staff to meet audit standards
Coordinate with external auditors and business units accounting team to meet the audit deadlines
Build effective relationships and work closely with audit stakeholders across company
Coordinate with company’s insurance broker to complete business insurance applications and other requested documentation within the deadline
Act as insurance contact for company’s employees throughout the year to answer questions or provide documentation as requested
Work closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller for special ad hoc projects

Attributes of Top Performers

If you have some of the following characteristics and experience, you’d be an especially good fit:

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, (CPA a plus)
3+ Public Accounting Experience (Big 4 preferred)
Experience with an Engineering/Architecture Company is preferred, but not required
Strong knowledge of financial reporting
Strong organization and project management skills required
Knowledge of ERP financial system is preferred
Advanced Excel skills required
Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment and be able to meet strict deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Location: United States, Remote (Irvine, CA area preferred), Pacific Standard Time hours

Why Work for Salas O’Brien Company?

As a 100% employee-owned firm, Salas O’Brien is a company of owners. That is what gets us up every morning, and what keeps us working with excellence until the job is done. We believe this attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients.

We challenge you to find a firm with more opportunities for personal and professional growth than Salas O’Brien. Our many offices offer our team of employee-owners:

Variety of projects and clients
Collaboration with experts in your field
Growth opportunities within a local office or other Salas O’Brien offices
Awesome culture defined by our Ownership Values
Growth with the firm through ESOP participation
Of course, we also offer awesome benefits—everything you would expect for insurance and vacation time, plus incentives for sustainable living, professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 – 115,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity participation, and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

About this role

Summary

Lead audits, coordinate with auditors, review responses, manage deadlines, improve audit processes

Job title

Senior Audit Accountant

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

remote work, Irvine, CA preferred, PST hours

Salary

$100k–$115k

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

public accountingauditingfinancial reportingExcel

Preferred skills

CPAERP systemsengineering/architecture experience

Specializations

auditingfinancial reportinginternal controlsERP systemsExcel

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

California, USA

Remote State

Irvine, CA, USA

On-site City