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Phoenix - Audit - Associate - Summer/Fall 2027

Confidential Client•Legal & Professional Services
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$80,268
Phoenix, Arizona
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The Audit Associate at Confidential Client participates in financial statement audits within the Assurance practice, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and contributing to transparent financial reporting. This entry-level role involves applying auditing methodologies, analyzing financial data, supporting client engagements, and developing technical accounting skills while upholding professional standards in a dynamic team environment.

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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.


What You’ll Do

As an Audit Associate with our confidential client, you will support financial statement audits and related assurance work to help maintain transparent, reliable financial reporting. This entry-level role focuses on learning technical skills, supporting client engagements, and contributing to high-quality deliverables.

  • Conduct financial statement audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
  • Apply auditing methodologies to evaluate financial documents and internal controls
  • Review and verify financial records for accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations
  • Use data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and insights that support audit conclusions
  • Document processes and audit findings to improve efficiency and clarity
  • Collaborate with team members to address audit findings and propose practical solutions
  • Support client communication and help manage deliverables to meet audit timelines
  • Assist senior staff with research and technical accounting questions
  • Validate data quality and security practices to protect sensitive information

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 intended state of employment before starting full‑time
  • Available to begin in an entry‑level client service associate role (final academic year completion expected or recently completed)

What Sets You Apart

  • Preference for candidates with a 3.5+ overall GPA
  • Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards
  • Ability to apply auditing methodologies and technical accounting judgment
  • Experience or aptitude for data analysis to support audit insights
  • Comfortable using technology and AI tools to increase efficiency and innovate workflows
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and client service orientation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 per year. Actual pay will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable law.
  • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus (if applicable).
  • Competitive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement/401(k), paid time off, and other standard employer-sponsored programs. Specific benefits are administered by the hiring organization.

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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