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

• Complete audit testing on client financial statement segments (e.g., cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable) to obtain sufficient, appropriate audit evidence with a focus on audit quality and professional skepticism.
• Prepare clear, concise work papers that document procedures performed, results obtained, and definitive conclusions; document recommendations for client correspondence.
• Perform audit fieldwork for operational and financial audits — independently and as part of engagement teams.
• Identify accounting and control issues and apply auditing procedures and accounting principles (GAAP) to reach conclusions.
• Conduct inventory observations and document results.
• Maintain professional skepticism and consider alternative or disconfirming evidence.
• Escalate risks or issues beyond your experience and keep senior staff informed of significant developments.
• Take responsibility for assigned audit areas from start to completion, including review note clearance and audit file close-out.
• Maintain at least 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) each calendar year.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing standards.
• Ability to travel nationally for audit fieldwork (approximately 40–60 nights per calendar year).
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work extended hours during busy season.
• Strong communication, listening, problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable using audit preparation software and standard office tools.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $74,555 per year (estimated)
• Competitive compensation package
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Hybrid working environment (employees must work in-office for the first 6 months)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-provided equipment
• Education reimbursement and paid CPE
• Coaching, mentoring and supportive career development
• Paid membership to professional organizations, paid life & disability insurance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Emotional well-being resources

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Work Location & Travel

• Location: Scottsdale, AZ (role requires frequent national travel for client engagements)
• Note: Employees are expected to work in the office for the first six months of employment.
• Travel: fieldwork typically requires overnight stays (40–60 nights per calendar year).

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is a regional CPA firm with deep experience across agribusiness and multiple other industries. The firm emphasizes mentorship, technical and soft-skills training, and a collaborative environment to support long-term career growth.

Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from recruiting vendors without a signed vendor agreement. Submissions from agencies without an executed agreement will not be considered.

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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.