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Job Description Job Description <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p><p>Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP was founded in 1976. Since then, our firm has grown to approximately 80 people, providing a full spectrum of public accounting services to local, regional, national, and international clients. We're known for offering exceptional work-life balance and our dedication to our employees, our clients, and our community. We have offices located in Santa Barbara, CA and Ventura, CA.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><p>As an audit manager, or audit senior associate, you will manage and/or assist with engagements from start to finish. With minimal to no travel expectations, you will manage your workload independently and work with flexibility. Our audit managers, or audit senior associates, work in smaller, experienced engagement teams, allowing for continuous client exposure and access to the engagement partner.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>• Are you looking for a career where you can thrive, not just survive? Do you want to work with the best clients AND balance time at home with friends and family? We do too! Our firm allows you the opportunity to forge the career that fits you. We cultivate the positive work environment with dynamic projects to provide the structural support you need to grow as a professional, now and in the future. </p><p>• Meaningful and impactful work.</p><p>• Competitive initial base salary depending on experience. Salary range: $100,000 - $175,000.</p><p>• Annual salary adjustments correlated with annual billings. </p><p>• Complete benefits package.</p><p>• Accelerated career growth.</p><p>• Fun company activities.</p><p>• Mentor Program </p><p>• In-house Training </p><p><strong>What Sets Us Apart</strong></p><p>We're redefining what it means to work in public accounting by:</p><p>• Leaning on our core values by showing genuine care and concern for one another.</p><p>• Empowering our employees to do what's best for them, while providing exceptional client service.</p><p>• Cultivating an environment that allows our team members to thrive personally and professionally.</p><p>• Investing in the professional growth of our employees.</p><p><strong>How We Prevent Burnout</strong></p><p>• We have significantly lower hours than industry standard - 2,300 total hours expectations: inclusive of PTO, holiday, CPE, admin time, etc.</p><p>• We strive to manage our work in such a way that our team members are not regularly faced with contributing more than 60 hours per week during our busy seasons unless their own individual goals are to do so. </p><p>• We value our employees and do not micromanage.</p><p><strong>How You Can Grow</strong></p><p>Unlike traditional accounting firms, our entrepreneurial business model allows people to create their own personalized career paths, whether they are pursuing a path to partner or not. With dedicated mentors to guide you, we'll assist you with finding a career path that works for you. Regardless of your path, we provide tools to help you succeed.</p><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><p>• Paid holidays</p><p>• Accrued paid time off (PTO), including sick pay</p><p>• Profit-sharing plan with 401(k) compensation deferral contribution feature </p><p>• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</p><p>• Health Savings Account (HSA)</p><p>• Insurance: medical, vision, term-life and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long term disability </p><p>• Cell phone reimbursement </p><p>• Mileage reimbursement </p><p>• Paid parking downtown near the office </p><p>• Company events </p><p>• Local gym membership </p><p>• Membership with Coastal Housing Partnership </p><p>• Open door policy and unrestricted access to partners </p><p>• Continuing professional education for licensed CPAs</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><p>• Minimum of 3 years of auditing experience in public accounting (preferably national, regional, or large local firm)</p><p>• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License </p><p>• Highly motivated team player and self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset</p><p>• Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS standards</p><p>• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities while providing excellent and timely client service</p><p>• Strong written and verbal communication skills</p><p>• Aptitude for project management</p><p>• Dedication to teamwork and leadership</p><p>• Integrity</p><p>Powered by JazzHR</p><p>JFZb9zxBzb</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NpBA%2f17I2ANyefPwJl%2fF1gj" width="0" height="0">

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