Employee Benefit Plan Audit Associate - Winter 2026 - Sacramento & San Diego
About the position Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is seeking driven, passionate, and collaborative individuals to join our expanding ERISA Employee Benefit Plan Audit practice! This position can be based from our San Diego or Downtown Sacramento office with the expectation to be in-person three days per week on average. Your expected start date will be in January, February, or March 2026. As one of the emerging growth areas of our Firm, our Employee Benefit Plan Audit group focuses on serving plan sponsors in various industries from early-stage start-ups to established publicly traded companies. Employee Benefit Plan Audit has the unique advantage of working as part of a “multi-service offering team” for many of the Firm’s existing clients. We currently audit over 200 plans with anticipated continued year-over-year growth of 20%. We continue to embrace new tools to improve audit efficiency, allowing our professionals to focus on more elevated, complex work. As an Audit Associate you will develop technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills to establish a successful and long-lasting career! Responsibilities • Assist with audit engagements by working and reporting to senior associates and managers on the completion of ERISA financial statement audits • Obtain a thorough understanding of general accepted accounting standards (GAAS) for ERISA Audits • Obtain an understanding of the Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirements related to the 5500 • Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues Requirements • Complete or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting • Meet educational requirements for California CPA licensure prior to start date • Minimum GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred • 0-2 years of experience in a general auditing role or experience with Employment Benefit Plans. • Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude • Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. • This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas Apply tot his job