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 for our confidential client in Louisville, KY, you will support financial statement audits and assurance engagements that help clients maintain transparent, accurate financial reporting. This is an entry-level role focused on hands-on learning, professional development, and delivering high-quality audit work under supervision.

• Conduct financial statement audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Apply auditing methodologies to evaluate financial statements, transactions, and internal controls
• Review and verify financial documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Use data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and insights that inform recommendations
• Document audit processes, findings, and remediation steps clearly and promptly
• Support project timelines, workpapers preparation, and client communications
• Collaborate with senior staff to resolve technical accounting and reporting issues
• Uphold professional standards, confidentiality, and independence requirements

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Who You Are (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (completed or in final academic year)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment before starting full-time
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (our client’s hiring policy may limit sponsorship availability)

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Preferred Qualifications & Differentiators

• GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred
• Familiarity with GAAP and Accounting & Financial Reporting Standards
• Experience (classroom, internship, or project) using data analysis to support audit conclusions
• Comfortable learning and applying auditing methodologies and technology-enabled audit tools
• Interest in leveraging AI or automation tools to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 – $104,000 per year (actual pay depends on skills, experience, and location)
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits package typically includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), paid time off, and paid holidays — specific offerings provided by the confidential client
• Travel: up to 20% (client/site dependent)

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Workplace & Legal Notes

• This posting is for a full-time position located in Louisville, KY. Candidates must meet state-specific educational eligibility to sit for the CPA exam prior to full-time start.
• Our client is committed to fair hiring practices and will evaluate candidates consistent with applicable federal and Kentucky state employment laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process—contact Careertakes if you require assistance.

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Why Careertakes is Involved

Careertakes is representing the confidential client as a third-party recruiting partner to help match qualified candidates to this Audit Associate role. We use best-practice screening to surface candidates who meet the technical and professional requirements described above. Careertakes may surface additional matched opportunities to applicants on our platform.

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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.