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

• Conduct financial statement audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Apply auditing methodologies to evaluate financial records, internal controls, and processes
• Review and verify financial documents to confirm accuracy and adherence to policies and regulations
• Use data analysis to identify trends, risks, and areas for management attention
• Support documentation of audit procedures, findings, and recommended remediation
• Collaborate with engagement teams to meet timelines and deliverables
• Assist senior staff with technical accounting research and the application of accounting standards
• Maintain data quality and protect sensitive financial information

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in final academic year in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment before starting full-time
• Entry-level / client service associate: appropriate for candidates beginning their professional accounting careers
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in team-based client engagements

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Preferred / What Sets You Apart

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards
• Experience or coursework in auditing methodologies and internal control evaluation
• Comfort using data analysis to derive insights and support audit conclusions
• Demonstrated curiosity, effective communication, and ability to adapt in ambiguous situations
• Interest in leveraging AI or automation to improve audit efficiency

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 per year (actual pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws)
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Typical benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave (benefit details will be provided by the confidential client)

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Additional Notes

• This is a full-time, entry-level audit associate role based in Washington, DC.
• Candidates requiring future H-1B sponsorship should review client policy; sponsorship may be limited.
• Where applicable, conviction records will be considered in accordance with local fair chance hiring laws.

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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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