Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your accounting career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan. Marcum LLP is seeking an experienced Assurance Senior to join our growing and well-established national firm in our Costa Mesa office. The position requires an experienced professional with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills. Our growing Assurance practice provides tremendous career opportunities in an environment of the highest ethical standards and professionalism. We are committed to practicing work/life balance and offer extremely competitive salary and benefit packages. Responsibilities: SEC reporting experience preferred. SOX experience required. Handle the day-to-day planning of client engagements. Supervise the activities of staff assigned to audit engagements. Perform and have a strong knowledge of all audit functions. Assist junior staff with understanding general audit practices, as well as Marcum LLP practices, procedures and system. Possess the desire and ability to maintain positive client relationships and cross sell the firm's other services. Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, accounting errors and irregularities, fraud, or non-compliance with laws and regulations. Prepare detailed audit report findings. Interview clients’ staff to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations. Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and integrity. Perform research when necessary. Take complete ownership of specific aspects of the engagement and see them through to completion. Effectively utilize engagement software. Qualifications: At least two to three years of experience in a top tier firm. Strong communication, research, analytical and writing skills. Ability to prepare complex footnotes. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong understanding of accounting and auditing concepts to develop audit plan, perform testing of complex audit areas and adapt audit approach to changing client environments. Knowledge of internal control systems and ability to collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, accounting errors and irregularities, fraud, or non-compliance with laws and regulations. Proven technical skills with Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with accounting software, ProSystem FX engagement preferred. Solid organization skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task. 3 years independent audit experience in public accounting. Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting. CPA certification or completion of the CPA exam within a year preferred. Knowledge of auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve routine engagement problems. Must be willing to come to the office at least 3 days a week. Travel: Time will be spent in the field at client sites, primarily within the Costa Mesa area. Approximately 10 - 15% of travel is outside of the Costa Mesa area. Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law. Are you a search or recruiting firm interested in becoming a preferred recruitment agency? Click here to learn more. For job requisitions posted to certain locations, Marcum LLP is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range. This compensation range is specific to certain locations and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Compensation Range Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation, with offices in major business markets throughout the U.S., as well as Grand Cayman, China and Ireland. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum provides a full spectrum of traditional tax, accounting and assurance services; advisory, valuation and litigation support; and an extensive range of specialty and niche industry practices. The Firm serves both privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as high net worth individuals, private equity funds and hedge funds, with a focus on middle-market companies and closely held family businesses. Marcum is a member of the Marcum Group, an organization providing a comprehensive array of professional services. Are you a search or recruiting firm interested in becoming a preferred recruitment agency? Click here to learn more.