Accounting Associate - Auditing

Brown Plus, a premier public accounting and advisory firm, is built on excellence, integrity, and continuous learning. We are currently looking for an Audit Associate to join our growing team in Camp Hill, PA.

As an Audit Associate, you will analyze operational and financial processes to ensure compliance with industry and federal regulations. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual looking to grow their career in public accounting. You will work under direct supervision while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Prepare financial statements using the firm’s approved format
• Classify accounts for financial statement presentation
• Understand basic accounting and auditing principles
• Utilize tax and audit software for efficient financial statement preparation
• Assist in counting and auditing cash, inventory, and assets
• Perform account reconciliations and propose adjusting journal entries
• Participate in audit planning and completion

Analytical & Communication:

• Conduct statistical and account analyses
• Identify risks and assess materiality in financial data
• Ensure work papers are clear, accurate, and well-documented
• Effectively communicate with the engagement team and clients

Project Management & Client Relations:

• Manage multiple clients and tasks efficiently
• Provide timely updates on project status and budget estimates
• Ensure a positive experience for clients through clear communication

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting (150 credit hours completed or in progress)
• Less than one year; internship or undergraduate work experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel locally; ability to work overtime during peak seasons

Our commitment to fostering exceptional outcomes for both clients and team members has been key to our success. This focus has earned us accolades, including being named a Best Accounting Firm to Work for by Accounting Today (#4 in 2023) and consistently ranking #1 among medium-sized companies on Central Penn Business Journal's Best Places to Work in PA list for the past four years. In 2024, we also won the Association for Accounting Marketing’s We AAM to Serve Marketing Achievement Award, were ranked among Inside Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms and was named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Maryland by The Daily Record!

Some of the benefits that have led us to winning these recognitions include:

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare insurance plans and savings accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit-sharing contributions
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal, and sick time
• Paid parental leave

The pay range for this position is $64,500 to $70,000 and is intended to give candidates an overview of the potential compensation for this role. Actual salary offers may vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: individual qualifications, experience, licensure, skills, geographical location and market conditions. We are committed to equitable pay practices and strive to ensure that our compensation aligns with industry standards. We encourage candidates to apply and discuss their expectations during the interview process.

In addition to our benefits, we support our team members in attaining life balance by balancing professional growth and their personal lives through various programs:

• We have Brown Plus Workplace by Design, which allows our team to create the flexible schedules that work for them, including flex-time for team members on a traditional schedule, as well as hybrid and remote-work options.
• Brown Plus Emerging Professionals is a professional development group for our team members with less than 8 years of experience to network and explore topics related to their career development.
• Our Plan to Pass program for those studying for the CPA programs, which includes the Becker Review course and an exam completion bonus.
• Social events and activities with the Brown Plus Team.