Assurance Associate - Fall 2027 (Philadelphia/Cherry Hill)

BDO USA • Philadelphia, PA

4d • $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 position may also support review and agreed-upon procedures engagements and requires travel as needed to meet firm and client needs.

The associate applies knowledge of internal controls, accounting principles, auditing standards, and BDO methodology to client engagements. This includes documenting work, researching accounting topics, supporting conclusions with authoritative literature, and contributing to engagement teams. The role also involves applying professional judgment and following BDO standards and requirements to deliver quality services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; alternatively, 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.
• Apply professional judgment to validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant firm policies, laws, rules, and regulations as part of the engagement team.
• Suggest improvements to clients’ internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Document and validate the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems.
• Support conclusions with authoritative accounting literature.
• Draft basic financial statements with disclosures.
• Research intermediate accounting topics and form initial opinions on appropriate accounting treatment.
• Apply auditing theory, professional standards, and audit skepticism 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.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to engagement teams.
• Complete appropriate BDO work paper documentation and perform assigned work in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
• Travel as needed to meet firm and client needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• ESOP participation, providing beneficial ownership and an opportunity to share in the firm’s success.
• 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