What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Associate position at Platform Accounting Group?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Due to continuing growth, we are seeking an Audit Associate to join our team. The Audit Associate is a key part of our team – you will assist in carrying out audit projects, ensuring that they are executed to a high standard within the agreed timeframe. The Audit Associate is driven to excel and provides top-notch client service, ensuring that the work produced adheres to the company’s ethical and professional standards, and contributes to the overall success of the organization.
Who we are:
Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 40 offices in 14 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.
What you will do:
Full-time
Description
Due to continuing growth, we are seeking an Audit Associate to join our team. The Audit Associate is a key part of our team – you will assist in carrying out audit projects, ensuring that they are executed to a high standard within the agreed timeframe. The Audit Associate is driven to excel and provides top-notch client service, ensuring that the work produced adheres to the company’s ethical and professional standards, and contributes to the overall success of the organization.
Who we are:
Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 40 offices in 14 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.
What you will do:
- Perform simple to moderate audit and assurance services.
- Analyze data and information to identify concerns, research and resolve compliance issues, and prepare reports.
- Identify and communicate accounting matters to management.
- Prepare work papers that are informative, well documented, and can easily be understood and explained.
- Accurately prepare work using established firm policies and detailed procedures.
- Learning about client operations, processes, and business objectives, and applying the knowledge to enhance the audit.
- Listening and communicating clearly with clients and staff about project needs and status.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential for business operations.
- Availability to travel to clients based on client assignments.
- 0 - 3 years professional audit experience
- Understanding of practices, theories, and policies related to taxes and accounting
- Bachelor's Degree Required, CPA Preferred (or eligible within 2 years)
- Understanding of practices, theories, and policies relating to audit, including controls, planning, and interrelationship of financial statements
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm
- Ongoing informal and formal training and development
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) and medical benefits
- Firm sponsored continuing education
