Assurance Experienced Associate

BDO USA • Houston, TX

6d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Assurance Experienced 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. The associate applies BDO standards and methodology to produce quality work, conducts accounting research, and collaborates with engagement teams while notifying senior team members of deviations or issues requiring approval. The position requires at least one year of relevant audit, accounting, consulting, or professional services experience, a qualifying bachelor’s degree, and active pursuit of CPA exam completion. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another focus area and CPA certification.
• At least one year of relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, consulting, or professional services experience.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion of the exams.
• Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages of an audit of a basic public and/or private company.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations, including GAAP, GAAS, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for professionals at all levels within client organizations and the firm.
• Ability to multitask independently and in a group environment.
• Solid analytical and diagnostic skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Accountancy.
• CPA certification.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic financial statements with disclosures and apply relevant GAAP principles to client transactions.
• Document, validate, and assess the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems; identify opportunities to improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Consider applicable firm policies, laws, rules, regulations, and authoritative requirements as part of engagement teams.
• Support accounting conclusions with authoritative literature and research basic and intermediate accounting topics, forming initial opinions independently.
• 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 when approvals are needed.
• Identify when audit testing may need to be reduced or expanded and notify senior team members.
• Complete appropriate BDO work papers and perform assigned work in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to engagement teams.
• Support reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation and beneficial ownership in the firm.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; specific benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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