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

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Audit Associate to join their Louisville, KY office for a full-time, CPA-track role. You will work on audit engagements across a variety of industries while receiving hands-on coaching from experienced staff and managers.

• Complete audit testing on financial statement accounts (cash, accounts payable, fixed assets, etc.)
• Reconcile account differences and analyze financial data with client personnel
• Help draft management letter comments and contribute to the audit report
• Participate in client meetings alongside partners and managers
• Support engagement documentation and maintain accurate workpapers

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Who We’re Looking For

You’re a motivated accounting graduate or soon-to-be graduate ready to begin a public accounting audit career and pursue the CPA. You communicate well, manage time effectively, and thrive both on teams and working independently.

• Strong oral and written communication
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Problem-solving attitude and initiative
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to client needs

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required for Associate level)
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant coursework and intermediate accounting
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. state by the role start date
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned office and to off-site meetings
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire (visa sponsorship not available for this role)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in a public accounting firm performing audit work
• Familiarity with audit software or accounting systems (preferred but not required)

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Compensation & Hours

• Employment type: Full Time
• Estimated base pay: $49,238 per year (estimated)
• Typical hours: full-time schedule with occasional busy-season overtime; flexibility varies by engagement
• Professional development: mentorship, training, and support for CPA exam progress

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About the Client & Industry

Confidential Client is a firm operating in the Accounting & Finance industry that delivers assurance, tax, and advisory services. The role offers exposure to diverse clients and a structured learning environment designed to help early-career accountants build technical skills and advance toward CPA licensure.

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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.