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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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Associate for their West Milwaukee, WI office. In this role you will support assurance engagements that strengthen financial reporting, IT controls, and governance. You will work on audit-related projects, use AI-enabled tools to increase efficiency, and build foundational technical skills while collaborating with experienced teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Support client engagements by applying auditing methodologies and evaluating IT controls
• Help identify process and control risks and contribute to remediation recommendations
• Use AI platforms and technology tools to streamline testing and data analysis
• Assist with IT governance and internal control assessments to support regulatory compliance
• Participate in evaluating internal controls and financial reporting processes
• Collaborate with teammates, practice active listening, and deliver client-focused recommendations
• Contribute to building documentation, testing plans, and client deliverables

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Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in final academic year in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer & Information Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0
• Meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment, or meet educational requirements for CISA licensure before starting full-time
• Entry-level / client service associate expectation: completing final academic year or recently graduated

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Preferred / Differentiators

• GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred
• Experience or strong interest in using AI and data analytics to improve audit processes
• Familiarity with auditing methodologies, IT governance frameworks, and internal controls
• Intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and ability to work in teams

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 (actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location)
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave (benefit specifics provided by our client)

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Location & Hiring Notes

• Work location: West Milwaukee, WI
• Employment type: Full-time, entry-level associate role
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process.
• Visa sponsorship: Confidential Client generally does not sponsor H-1B visas for this role; please review the client's sponsorship policy if applicable.
• Fair chance / conviction-record consideration will follow applicable local ordinances and state laws.

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Key Skills & Keywords

• Digital assurance
• IT controls & governance
• Audit associate / audit testing
• AI-assisted audit / data analytics
• CPA / CISA eligibility

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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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