Assurance Associate

Our client is a leader in the public accounting space with over 6 decades of success. They are looking to add a member to the team and are hiring an Assurance Associate to be responsible for public accounting audits.

The Assurance Associate will assist in documentation and compliance, alongside the audit team. In addition to audit engagement, they will review internal controls, conduct risk assessments, and support audit procedure improvement.

This Role Offers:

Competitive base salary plus benefits package including medical/dental/vision, PTO, etc. High employee tenure with a strong internal culture of promotion and training. Outstanding work/life balance.  Strong record of corporate responsibility and mission to provide added value in all they do. Multiple career advancement paths: can develop niche skills or move upward into management. Culture of high performance and quality customer care. 

Focus:

Conduct financial and operational audits nationwide, identifying and correcting compliance issues, documentation shortfalls, and inefficiencies. Plan engagements and meet with client team leaders and other stakeholders to develop a plan and adhere to project budget from account to account – managing different audits every week. Identify risks and assist teams to develop improved controls and procedures. Prepare financial reports, financial statements, and financial analysis to assist teams in assessing risk and financial strategy decisions. Review and improve existing audit procedures. Assist with investigations and other in-depth audits. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, and other relevant federal/state regulations. Maintain excellent documentation for all activities.

Skill Set:

2+ years of previous public accounting/audit experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. Must have hourly qualification for CPA license. Strong understanding of GAAP auditing/accounting standards. Proficiency with accounting software (Microsoft Excel, Acrobat, QuickBooks). Background working with nonprofit organizations, a plus. Proven ability to consistently deliver assignments on time. Excellent communication skills; strong attention to detail and process.