Assurance Associate - January 2027 (Tampa)

BDO USA, P.C. • Tampa, FL

3d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Assurance Associate prepares financial statements with disclosures, applies basic areas of GAAP, and documents, validates, tests, and assesses control systems. The role may also support review and agreed-upon procedure engagements and requires travel as needed to meet firm and client needs.

The associate applies firm methodology and professional standards to perform assurance work, document conclusions, and contribute to effective and efficient engagement delivery. They research accounting topics, form initial opinions on accounting treatment, and communicate relevant findings to engagement team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; or a bachelor’s degree in another focus area and CPA certification.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages of an audit of a basic public and/or private company.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accountancy.
• Leadership experience.
• Accounting-based internship experience.
• Actively pursuing completion of CPA exams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic financial statements with disclosures and apply relevant GAAP principles to client transactions.
• Research accounting topics and authoritative literature, form initial opinions on accounting treatment, and support conclusions with authoritative sources.
• Document, validate, and assess the operating effectiveness of client internal control systems; suggest improvements to client controls and accounting procedures.
• Apply auditing theory, professional standards, audit skepticism, and BDO audit manuals to client situations.
• Document audit work in accordance with BDO policy, identify deviations, and notify senior team members to obtain appropriate approvals.
• Identify when audit testing may need to be reduced or expanded and notify senior team members.
• Complete BDO work papers and perform assigned work in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to engagement teams.
• Travel as needed to meet firm and client needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; specific benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level