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 (Public Accounting & Consulting).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Audit Assistant to support audit and accounting engagements across low- to medium-risk areas. This is an excellent early-career opportunity to learn audit documentation standards, prepare clear workpapers, draft audit recommendations, and communicate professionally with client personnel and colleagues. You will contribute to team objectives in a fast-paced environment and may travel occasionally to client sites.

• Support audit fieldwork and accounting tasks for financial statement and compliance engagements
• Prepare and document workpapers with clear conclusions and supporting evidence
• Draft audit findings and recommendations for inclusion in client correspondence and the audit file
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members to resolve issues and gather information
• Assist in testing controls and sampling as directed by senior staff
• Maintain organized workpapers and adhere to firm documentation standards

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Schedule & Employment Type

• Employment types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, or 1099
• Work arrangements: In-office, onsite, fully remote, or hybrid (flexible per engagement)
• Occasional travel to client sites may be required
• Estimated pay: $17.00 – $22.50 per hour

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Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (rising junior/senior standing or recent graduate)
• Coursework in auditing or accounting principles
• Prior internship or practical experience in auditing or accounting preferred
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, able to follow documentation standards, and work effectively in teams
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening test

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Compensation & Growth

• Hourly rate: $17.00 – $22.50 (dependent on experience and employment type)
• Early-career learning opportunities in audit procedures, client communication, and professional documentation
• Exposure to public accounting and consulting engagements, including government clients

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Why Join

• Hands-on audit experience to build technical skills and career momentum
• Flexible scheduling and remote/hybrid options to support work-life balance
• Supportive environment focused on professional development and mentorship

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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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