Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation: Estimated $65,000 to $70,000 annually based on experience (plus overtime pay!). The company also offers bonuses and COLA adjustments.

Location: In-office (5 days a week) in Novato, CA office. You may qualify for a hybrid schedule after the roughly one-year training period (or less based on your ability to work independently).

Job Type: Full-time W-2 position. Non-exempt with benefits.

Our Awesome Benefit Offerings Include:

• Great work/life balance with no mandatory overtime!
• Generous employer-paid Cafeteria Benefits Plan that can be applied to:
  • Health/medical insurance with vision benefits
  • Dental Insurance
  • Medical deductions
  • Child/dependent care
  • Unreimbursed medical expenses
  • Commuter benefits and more!
• 401(k) plus 3% match
• 2% Profit-Sharing plan
• PTO/Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Career development including paid CPE classes
• A casual family environment where people come first!

Audit Staff Accountant Job Summary:

Are you searching for a role that goes beyond typical accounting duties to make a meaningful impact on the community? Join our Marin County CPA firm as a Staff Auditor and play a pivotal role in our mission to empower government agencies, nonprofits, and other clients to reach their full potential. At O'Connor & Company, we specialize in conducting thorough government and nonprofit audits, providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of their financial landscape for sustainable growth. Through our work, we contribute to our clients’ goals of enhancing our community!

You'll have the opportunity to work across all client types, including government agencies and special districts, nonprofits, and select corporate accounts. Culturally, we are a small laid-back, non-stressful CPA firm that values our employees and cares a lot about each other’s career growth and well-being. We invest quality time and training in our people because we believe our team members and clients deserve no less.

If you're an Accountant looking to build a diverse skillset while making a positive impact, this is the place for you!

Audit Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Conducting portions of a simple audit engagement
• Take client data and organize it, planning for audit
• Enter trial balance data into audit software for clients
• Send clients participation lists, tailored to their organizations
• Review files for other auditors, using a provided checklist
• Prepare nonprofit tax returns

Audit Staff Accountant Requirements:

• 0-2 years of professional experience in audit public accounting (recent graduates welcome to apply!)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related is required (must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam)
• A CPA or a candidate eligible to sit for the CPA exam is required
• Prior audit experience with government and/or non-profit entities is a plus
• Good understanding of audit accounting practices, GAAP guidelines, and Sarbanes-Oxley rules
• Computer savvy with experience in Adobe Professional (PDF) and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Proficiency in CCH Engagement accounting software (or similar) or Citrix share file is a plus
• Strong work ethic with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel within Northern California for on-site audits (up to 10%-15%)

Why work for O’Connor & Company:

Since 2023, O'Connor & Company has been helping clients in the San Francisco Bay area reach their potential. We ensure that governmental agencies, corporations, nonprofits, and all of the other clients we work with have a nuanced understanding of their audits and finances, allowing them to maximize their profit. Our primary services include government and nonprofit auditing, new non-profit advisory, and nonprofit tax preparation.

Our Mission:

We know our strength is in our experience and knowledge, which translates into profit growth and a stable client base. We focus on what we do best, but also seek new opportunities for growth. We continually seek to improve the value of the services we provide to our clients and understand that quality team members are essential to this mission. We provide our employees the opportunity to share in the firm’s success. While teamwork is essential to the success of our organization, motivated, thoughtful and creative leaders are the driving force behind our future growth. We recognize and reward your efforts and achievements!

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