Staff Auditor - Excellent Career Path - Hybrid

Company: Next Level Resources
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description A rapidly growing CPA firm based in Carlsbad and with corporate clients in 25 states is looking for a Staff Auditor to join their team. This is a newly created position due to company growth. The company offers a good work/life balance and the opportunity to work with a talented and friendly team. The Staff Auditor position is a great opportunity for someone who has interned at a CPA firm and who wishes to pursue a career in Public Accounting or alternatively someone who is currently a Staff Auditor and is looking to join a firm where there is the opportunity for rapid promotion to Audit Senior. This is a Hybrid position. Major responsibilities of the Staff Auditor: - Manage assigned clients - correspond with audit clients, scheduling fieldwork, answering questions, etc. - Ultimately responsible for making sure the following gets done on assigned audits: Bank confirmations, predecessor auditor letters, invoice vouching, reserve study entry. Reviews and sign off on pre-auditor/admin workpapers - Review latest internal control questionnaire (before/during audit) - Checking that client financial reports and records are accurate and reliable - Attorney letter identification and footnote/additional procedures - Contributes to team effort to meet deadlines - Prepare planning workpapers including materiality - Audit procedures all assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, expenses - Verifies information by comparing and analyzing items to documentation - Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings - Subsequent events testing/inquiry and documentation - Equity reconciliations - Record journal entries for all audit adjustments - Documenting audit tests and findings/completes and signs off audit work papers - Correspond with audit manager on issues identified during audits - Correspond with audit manager on assigned clients: issues/new accounting procedures, planning strategies (busy season prep, testing etc.) - Correspond with admin and engagement coordinator, tax department as needed - Prepare audited financial statements - Answer questions with clients directly via email, phone, in person Requirements of the Staff Auditor: - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent - CPA or advancement towards status - 0-2 years of progressive audit experience - Strong communication skills - Ability to prioritize and to meet deadlines If this position is of interest please apply, alternatively if you would like to discuss your job search and other Accounting & Finance opportunities please email your resume to Paul Gould, Managing Partner: paul.gould@nextlevelresources.net Next Level Resources, Inc. is a professional staffing firm dedicated to finding exceptional Accounting and Finance talent on a permanent and consultant/interim basis for clients throughout San Diego County. IND123

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