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

As an Audit Associate supporting the Confidential Client’s Assurance team, you will help deliver high-quality external audit work. This entry-level role combines hands-on testing, documentation, and data review with mentoring from senior team members. You’ll gain practical exposure to auditing methodologies, GAAS/GAAP concepts, internal controls, and reporting practices while learning to apply professional judgment on real client engagements.

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Responsibilities

• Support external audit procedures by reviewing financial statements, trial balances, and supporting documentation
• Test account balances, journal entries, and internal controls using auditing methodologies and GAAS
• Analyze financial data, identify anomalies, and document issues for escalation and review
• Gather, organize, and reconcile client-provided information to validate accuracy and completeness
• Prepare audit workpapers and process documentation in alignment with accounting policies and GAAP
• Apply technical accounting knowledge to evaluate transactions, disclosures, and financial reporting treatment
• Monitor financial trends and use data analysis to inform audit procedures and risk identification
• Use digital tools and AI-enabled platforms to organize work, review information, and support audit tasks

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Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0
• Before starting full-time, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
• Entry-level role — candidates should be completing or recently completed their final academic year

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with a 3.5+ overall GPA
• Experience applying accounting and auditing methodologies in academic coursework or internships
• Interest in external audit and financial statement analysis
• Comfortable leveraging AI or data tools to increase efficiency and support audit processes
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and ability to accept feedback and work on teams
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability in fast-paced client service environments

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Role Details

• Location: Charlotte, NC (onsite with up to 20% travel)
• Employment type: Full time (Contract classification listed by client)
• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 per year. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other programs per the Confidential Client’s policies.
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Date posted: 2026-10-24
• Posting valid through: 2026-11-08

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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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