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

This role supports audit and assurance work for a well-established CPA firm serving clients in the St. Louis area. You will execute audit procedures, help prepare financial statements, and build client relationships while following professional standards.

• Assist with and lead audit and assurance engagements
• Perform risk assessment, substantive testing, and sample selection
• Prepare workpapers and financial statement schedules
• Draft and review financial statement disclosures
• Communicate findings clearly to managers and clients
• Help maintain strong client service and engagement timelines

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Who We’re Looking For

We are hiring both Audit Associates (entry / early career) and Audit Seniors (experienced public accountants). Candidates should be committed to a long-term career in public accounting and comfortable working directly with clients.

• Audit Associate (0–2 years)
  • Entry-level or early career candidates
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
  • CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Audit Senior (3–5 years)
  • Public accounting experience required
  • CPA required or very close to completion
  • Experience leading or owning portions of audit engagements

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
• 0–5 years of public accounting experience (role-dependent)
• Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to professional growth (CPA pursuit or license)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with GAAP financial statement preparation
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Familiarity with audit software and Excel-based analytics
• Client-facing experience with strong relationship skills

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000–$90,000 per year (based on experience) + bonus opportunities
• Competitive total compensation and benefits package
• Clear path for long-term growth — including partnership opportunities
• Professional development and CPA support
• Standard employee benefits (health, retirement, paid time off)

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Creve Coeur, MO (St. Louis area) — on-site or hybrid per client policy
• Employment type: Full-time

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Notes & Legal

Careertakes posts this opportunity on behalf of a confidential client. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. This posting complies with applicable U.S. hiring laws. Where salary transparency laws apply, the listed salary range is provided as stated by the client.

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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.

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