Associate (Audit)

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of a remarkable team and firm? A place where your talents can shine as you assist clients in improving their financial, tax, and business aspects? Are you seeking a collaborative, innovative, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded?

Look no further! With over 100 years in the industry, our firm serves clients locally and globally. Our expertise extends across a wide array of industries, ensuring that we can cater to the unique needs of clients from diverse sectors.

Join our team and experience a collaborative and enriching work environment. With an emphasis on continuous technical training and the development of essential skills, we prioritize your success by providing the tools and resources needed to thrive in the world of public accounting!

Job Summary:

The Audit Associate applies knowledge of GAAP to assist in all stages of audit using firm-approved audit methodology to complete assigned tasks. Audit Associate executes the day-to-day activities of audit engagements and supporting the execution of high-quality audits, while maintaining and applying knowledge of accounting literature and audit methodology. Audit Associate participates in client and engagement team interactions. Assignments may include audits, reviews, compilations, and consulting engagements.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Auditing Financial Records/Accounting

• Participates in engagement planning
• Participates in risk assessments
• Performs analytical reviews
• Documents internal controls and performs tests of controls
• Performs substantive testing and supervises others
• Assists in drafting financial statements
• Documents control deficiencies
• Assists in drafting other client deliverables

Financial Reporting

• Prepares financial statements
• Recognizes problems, assesses alternatives, and recommends solutions

Client Relationship Management

• Clearly communicates recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Builds client relationships.
• Successfully identifies accounting, business, and tax issues/opportunities and develops solutions/recommendations.

Administrative Tasks

• Works independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Follows all policies and procedures established by firm.
• Enters time daily to ensure current and accurate tracking of hours.
• Assigns hours to each client to ensure accurate billing.
• Follows safety rules according to firm Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Accepts special projects as assigned

Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, the individual must possess the following education, licenses and certifications, experience, and skills.

Education

• Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Licenses and Certifications

• CPA certification (preferred)
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to travel to client locations

Experience

• Minimum experience required: 0-2 years Public Accounting

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of accounting theory and accounting practices.
• Strong understanding of the rules, regulations, and code of conduct.
• Working knowledge of the auditing guidance utilized by the firm.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel including advance Excel functions, Caseware exposure is a plus.

Interpersonal Skills

• High level of enthusiasm to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet and exceed expectations for internal and external clients.
• Works independently and is self-motivated to complete tasks and assignments with a minimum amount of supervision and is flexible to accept tasks and projects.
• Able to work with minimal direction in a high-pressure environment.
• Upholds the professional standards of conduct for respectful behavior and demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Unlimited PTO for qualified employees!
• Generous health and welfare benefits
• Focus on work/life balance
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunity to work with a friendly and supportive team
• Strong mentoring program with a focus on the success of each team member

The compensation for this position ranges from $55,000 - $85,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, licensure, and certifications.