Assurance Associate

Eide Bailly LLP • Ogden, UT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

An Assurance Associate performs audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients and works across all phases of client engagements, including preparing workpapers, financial statements, and audit reports. The role assists with engagement planning and scheduling, participates in client meetings to establish audit timelines and objectives, and may perform fieldwork at client locations. Associates analyze and prepare trial balances and complex financial statements using audit software, Microsoft Word, and Excel; compute accrual, property and equipment schedules, depreciation, and long-term debt schedules; and reconcile accounting information to control accounts. They also support financial analysis and recommendations to improve clients’ internal controls and accounting procedures, proof financial statements and other accounting documents, and stay aware of general business trends and issues. The position requires timely, accurate work while meeting project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines, and includes training, professional development, and networking events.

The role is based in Salt Lake City, Ogden, or Lehi, Utah, with a hybrid or in-office work arrangement. Eide Bailly describes a collaborative workplace centered on integrity, authenticity, and mutual support, with opportunities for education and career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1–2 years of auditing experience in a public accounting setting.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or working toward obtaining a CPA license.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting work priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and various software packages.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
• Work on all phases of client engagements, including workpaper, financial statement, and audit report preparation.
• Assist with planning and scheduling engagements.
• Participate in client engagement meetings to determine audit timelines and objectives.
• Analyze and prepare trial balances, complex financial statements, and audit reports using audit software, Word, and Excel.
• Compute accrual, property and equipment, depreciation, and long-term debt schedules for clients.
• Reconcile accounting information to control accounts.
• Assist with financial analysis after fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assist in proofreading financial statements and other accounting documents.
• Maintain awareness of general business trends and issues and apply that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
• Perform fieldwork at client locations as necessary.
• Attend training seminars, professional development, and networking events.
• Ensure assigned projects are performed accurately and on time while meeting 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.
• Opportunities for education and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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