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 (CPA firm).

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 assurance engagements across closely held businesses, nonprofits, and other client types. You’ll work directly with managers and partners, gain broad exposure to audits and financial reporting, and own meaningful portions of engagements sooner than at larger firms.

• Assist with and lead audit and assurance engagements
• Perform risk assessment, control testing, substantive testing, and financial statement preparation
• Work with closely held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and clients across industries
• Communicate findings and recommendations to managers, partners, and clients
• Build and maintain client relationships; deliver high-quality, timely work
• Mentor junior staff (Audits Associate level may support more junior team members)

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Experience Levels

Audit Associate (Entry / 0–2 years)

• Entry-level or early career candidates
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Desire to learn audit methodology, accounting standards, and client-facing skills

Audit Senior (Experienced / 3–5 years)

• Public accounting experience required
• CPA required (or very near completion)
• Experience leading or owning portions of audits and mentoring staff

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 0–5 years of public accounting experience (level depends on Associate vs Senior)
• Strong understanding of audit and accounting principles and GAAP
• CPA eligible (Associate) or CPA required (Senior)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and client service skills
• Interest in a long-term public accounting career with a path to leadership

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Why This Role

• Small-to-mid-size CPA firm environment where you’re not just a number
• Direct access to Partners and leadership — faster learning and mentorship
• Clear path to Manager and eventual Partnership for high performers
• Diverse engagements and industry exposure for broad professional growth
• Stable firm culture with low turnover and a long track record

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000–$90,000 (based on experience) + bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits and a 401(k) match
• Supportive, family-friendly work environment and strong mentorship

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Location

This position is based in Creve Coeur, MO (St. Louis area). Candidates should be able to work on-site as required by client engagements.

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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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