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 entry-level Audit Associate role (Summer/Fall 2027) supports financial statement audits and related assurance engagements for our confidential client. You will work on client teams to apply audit methodologies, validate financial information, and help produce high-quality, compliant financial reporting.

• Conduct financial statement audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Perform testing of controls, substantive procedures, and documentation to support audit conclusions
• Review and verify financial documents for accuracy and adherence to accounting standards
• Use data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and insights that inform recommendations
• Collaborate with team members to address findings and develop practical remediation steps
• Support project management tasks to meet timelines and deliverables
• Maintain data quality and confidentiality while upholding professional independence and ethics

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Responsibilities

• Apply auditing methodologies to evaluate financial documents and internal controls
• Execute audit fieldwork and document findings clearly and professionally
• Interpret accounting standards and assist with technical accounting research
• Assist senior staff with client communications and status reporting
• Contribute to process documentation, efficiency improvements, and use of technology (including AI tools) to enhance outcomes

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What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• By start of full-time employment, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment
• Entry-level candidates: final academic year completed or in progress

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What Sets You Apart

• GPA of 3.5 or higher (preferred)
• Familiarity with GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting standards
• Experience or comfort using data analysis tools and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, ask good questions, and work effectively in teams
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation to create efficiencies and improve audit quality

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 (actual compensation dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable laws)
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus where applicable
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings (401k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave — specifics provided by the confidential client

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Minneapolis, MN (on-site / client-facing as required)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Confidential Client & Legal Notices

Careertakes is supporting this hiring process as a third-party recruiter. The employer referenced in the original posting has been anonymized as "confidential client." Hiring decisions and employment offers are made by the confidential client. Candidates requiring employer sponsorship should review the confidential client’s sponsorship policies; sponsorship may be limited.

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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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