About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will join a client-facing audit team and receive coaching from experienced staff and managers while building technical accounting and audit skills. Typical responsibilities include:

• Completing audit testing on financial statement accounts (cash, accounts payable, fixed assets, etc.)
• Reconciling account differences and analyzing financial data with client personnel
• Helping draft management letter comments and portions of the audit report
• Participating in client meetings alongside partners and managers
• Managing assigned tasks to meet deadlines during busy season and team projects

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree (required for Associate-level positions)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant coursework and in intermediate accounting
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. state by the role start date
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Reliable transportation to the assigned office and ability to attend off-site meetings/events in person
• Strong oral and written communication skills, effective time management, and the ability to work independently or in a team

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior audit internship experience at a public accounting firm
• Demonstrated problem-solving attitude and willingness to take initiative
• Experience with financial statement testing or accounting systems

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What We Offer

Confidential Client provides a learning-focused environment where you’ll receive mentoring, professional development, and exposure to a variety of industries to help you advance toward CPA eligibility. The role is full-time and includes access to the client’s total rewards programs and flexible work arrangements where applicable.

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Additional Details & Legal

• Employment authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations: Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable laws and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process upon request.
• Role type: Full-time, entry-level / Associate (Winter 2028 period)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.