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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Position overview

This entry-level Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Associate role supports assurance and audit engagements with a focus on digital controls, IT governance, and AI-enabled audit techniques. You will join a client-facing team and help evaluate internal controls, apply auditing methodologies, and use technology to improve financial reporting and risk identification.

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What You’ll Do

• Support client engagements by applying auditing methodologies and IT controls to assess financial reporting and operations.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and documenting findings to support regulatory compliance.
• Use artificial intelligence platforms and analytics tools to streamline audit procedures and test results.
• Contribute to IT governance and control framework development that improves operational efficiency.
• Help identify and prioritize risks and recommended mitigations for client operations.
• Collaborate with engagement teams, practicing active listening to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Apply intellectual curiosity to research innovative approaches and elevate client outcomes.
• Build foundational skills in digital assurance to support accurate financial reporting.

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Qualifications — What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer & Information Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Educational eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment, or the educational requirements for CISA licensure, before starting full-time.
• Candidates should be completing their final academic year or have recently completed degree requirements for entry-level client service associate positions.

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Preferred / Good-to-Have

• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI or analytics to create audit efficiencies.
• Familiarity with auditing methodologies, IT governance, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and active listening skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous learning.
• Experience or coursework in risk identification, compliance, or process assurance.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 per year. Actual pay within this range will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and location in accordance with applicable law.
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave (benefit details vary by client and location).

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Travel

• Up to 20% travel may be required.

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Legal & hiring notes

• This posting represents hiring by a confidential client; all references to a specific employer in the original posting have been replaced with “Confidential Client.”
• Applicants must meet any licensing or exam eligibility requirements noted above prior to beginning full-time employment.
• Where applicable, the role will follow state and local hiring laws (including pay transparency regulations) for Stamford, CT.

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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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