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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The Opportunity

Our confidential client is hiring an Audit Associate for their Assurance practice in Milwaukee, WI. This entry-level, full-time role focuses on financial statement audit work, applying auditing standards and accounting principles to help clients maintain accurate, compliant financial reporting. You will join a team that values learning, client service, and professional growth while gaining exposure to clients, technical accounting, and project delivery.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct financial statement audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Apply established auditing methodologies to evaluate financial documents and internal controls
• Review and verify financial records for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Use data analysis to identify trends, support audit conclusions and provide insights
• Document processes and audit findings to increase efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with team members to develop solutions to audit issues
• Support client communications and help manage deliverables and timelines
• Use technical accounting knowledge to address complex reporting matters
• Maintain data quality and protect sensitive financial information

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Qualifications (Minimum)

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0
• Meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the state of intended employment prior to starting full-time
• Available to begin or complete final academic requirements in time for an entry-level, client service associate role

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Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Familiarity with GAAP, GAAS and technical accounting/reporting standards
• Experience or aptitude for data analysis and interpreting financial trends
• Comfortable leveraging technology (including AI tools) to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Strong communication, teamwork and time-management skills

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What We Offer

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 per year (actual pay depends on experience, qualifications and location)
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and access to benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement plan contributions, paid time off and more
• On-the-job learning, client exposure, and opportunities to build technical accounting and audit skills
• Up to 20% travel (client and engagement dependent)

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Additional Details & Compliance

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job posting end date (source): September 26, 2026
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Visa/sponsorship policies may vary by employer. If you require sponsorship to work in the U.S., please indicate that in your application materials.

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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.