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

Confidential Client is hiring an Audit Associate to join an Accounting & Finance team focused on delivering high-quality assurance services. You will participate in financial statement audits, support client engagements, and help ensure the integrity of financial reporting while developing technical and professional skills.

• Conduct financial statement audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Apply auditing methodologies to evaluate financial records and internal controls
• Review and verify financial documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Use data analysis to identify trends and support audit conclusions
• Document processes and audit findings to improve audit efficiency
• Collaborate with team members to address audit issues and propose solutions
• Support project management tasks to meet audit timelines and deliverables
• Leverage technical accounting knowledge to resolve complex reporting questions
• Maintain data quality and protect sensitive financial information

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Qualifications (What You Must Have)

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
• Meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment 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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Preferred Qualifications (What Sets You Apart)

• 3.5+ overall GPA preferred
• Familiarity with GAAP and Accounting & Financial Reporting Standards
• Experience or interest in using data analysis to inform recommendations
• Comfort using auditing methodologies to enhance financial statement accuracy
• Demonstrated curiosity, ability to ask good questions, and adapt to ambiguity
• Interest in leveraging AI tools to increase efficiency and improve outcomes

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
• All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus where applicable.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave. Specific benefits will be provided by the Confidential Client.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Portland, OR (Portland metropolitan area)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This is an entry-level, client-service associate role; candidates should expect exposure to client work and team-based engagement.

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Hiring Notes & Compliance

• Confidential Client is committed to hiring practices that follow applicable local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with local fair chance laws.
• Applicants who require visa sponsorship should review the Confidential Client’s sponsorship policy; sponsorship is not guaranteed.

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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.