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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About the Role

This entry-level Audit Associate role with our Confidential Client in Accounting & Finance offers hands-on experience performing financial statement audits, applying auditing methodologies, and contributing to high-quality client engagements. You will work within an assurance team, support senior staff, learn technical accounting, and help improve audit processes while building client relationships.

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Key Responsibilities

• 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 documents for accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations
• Use data analysis to identify financial trends and provide actionable insights
• Monitor and analyze financial trends to support decision-making
• Apply accounting and financial reporting standards consistently across engagements
• Collaborate with team members to address audit findings and recommend solutions
• Document processes to improve audit efficiency and quality
• Support client management through clear, professional communication
• Participate in project management tasks to meet audit timelines and deliverables
• Use technical accounting skills to resolve complex reporting issues
• Validate data quality and maintain information security for sensitive financial data

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Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least a 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 applicants who have completed or are completing their final academic year are encouraged to apply

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Preferred / What Sets You Apart

• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Familiarity with GAAP and Accounting & Financial Reporting standards
• Experience or interest in using data analytics and emerging tools (including AI) to improve audit efficiency
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and eagerness to learn on client engagements

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 (actual compensation dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and subject to applicable employment laws)
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
• Typical benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings (401k), paid holidays, vacation, and leave — specifics provided by the Confidential Client upon hire

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Strathmoor Manor, KY, United States
• Employment type: FULL_TIME

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Additional Hiring Notes

• Visa sponsorship: Confidential Client typically does not sponsor H‑1B visa holders for this role; candidates should check with the recruiter for exceptions or policy details.
• This position requires adherence to professional and independence standards and may include background checks where permitted by law.

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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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