Assurance Associate (Phoenix)
About The Position
A typical day as an Assurance Associate in Phoenix, Arizona is performing audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients in the real estate, construction, nonprofit, M&D, and software industries. Works with all phases of client engagements including workpaper, financial statement, and audit report preparation. Assists with planning and scheduling engagements. The role may also include the following: Participates in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives of an audit. Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients. Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel. Performs schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, calculates depreciation expenses and long-term debt schedules for clients. Reconciles accounting information to control accounts. Assists with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures. Assists in proofing financial statements and other accounting documents. Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions. Performs field work at client locations as necessary. Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events. Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects. Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- 1-2 years of experience auditing in a public accounting setting.
- Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
- Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and use of various software packages.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Certified Public Accountant license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives of an audit.
- Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
- Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
- Performs schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, calculates depreciation expenses and long-term debt schedules for clients.
- Reconciles accounting information to control accounts.
- Assists with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Assists in proofing financial statements and other accounting documents.
- Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
- Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
- Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.
- Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
- Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) profit sharing
- life and disability insurance
- lifestyle spending account
- certification incentives
- education assistance
- referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
