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, you will support financial statement audits and assurance engagements that help clients maintain transparent, reliable reporting. This entry-level role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and technical growth. You will work with engagement teams to perform audit procedures, interpret financial data, and help deliver high-quality audit opinions.

• Conduct financial statement audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Apply auditing methodologies to assess financial documents and internal controls
• Review and verify accounting records for accuracy and policy/regulatory adherence
• Use data analysis to identify trends, exceptions, and insights that support audit conclusions
• Document processes and audit findings to improve efficiency and evidence quality
• Collaborate with team members to develop corrective actions and communicate with clients
• Support project management tasks to meet timelines and deliverables
• Apply technical accounting knowledge to resolve complex reporting questions
• Ensure data quality and confidentiality for sensitive financial information

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What You Must Have

• 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 where you intend to work before starting full-time
• Entry-level candidates who have completed or are completing their final academic year are encouraged to apply

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What Sets You Apart

• Preferential consideration for candidates with a 3.5+ GPA
• Familiarity with GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting standards
• Experience or interest in applying data analysis to audit work
• Comfort using technology (including AI tools) to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 (actual pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location; all hires eligible for annual discretionary bonus)
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave. Additional plan details available upon request.
• Employed by Confidential Client (via Careertakes); training and career development opportunities available, including support for CPA progress where applicable.

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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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