Audit & Assurance Assistant Collective Teams Summer/Fall 2026, Winter 2027

Deloitte•Tempe, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to build a career as unique as you? Do you have an interest in data analytics? Do you want to work collaboratively with a team of professionals across technical areas and industries to see a range of audit and assurance clients ─ without the extensive demands of travel? Are you looking to begin working for an external audit and assurance service firm with the opportunity for career advancement and developmental growth? If so, consider an opportunity to provide exceptional client service to a variety of audit and assurance clients from small, fast-growing clients to large, public entities. As a full-time Audit & Assurance (A&A) Collective Teams Assistant, you will gain experience working across clients in a variety of industries and business models executing audit procedures, addressing the risks they face, and assessing their internal control processes. Through this cross-skilling experience, you will gather the skills and capabilities necessary to be successful today and in the future. At Deloitte, our culture is built on inclusion, collaboration, high performance, and opportunity. As an A&A Collective Teams Assistant, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. The role includes working independently, as well as collaborating with a diverse group of talented audit and assurance professionals and Deloitte leaders. You will be exposed to a multitude of clients and industries, to understand their business, the risks they face, their accounting and reporting processes, and their internal controls—enabling you to make meaningful contributions across Deloitte's suite of audit and assurance services. With a focus on quality, innovation, delivery, and execution, your responsibilities will include: Auditing client financial statements, transactions, and internal controls over financial reporting Assisting in providing advisory and assurance services for clients Performing data interrogation and analysis of client data Assisting in identifying and recommending solutions to client processes Leveraging innovative tools and technologies, including implementation of Deloitte Way Workflows (standardization of auditing methods and techniques) Developing the industry and technical proficiency needed to deliver exceptional client service, while bringing value added insights and driving high quality Assistants should be able to: Manage time, prioritize tasks, and work on multiple assignments or engagements at the same time Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills necessary for collaborating with teams, in-person and virtually Demonstrate an understanding of broad business and technical accounting & auditing Regardless of project type, your work will require: Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills essential to interacting with clients and teams Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/assignments/ responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Problem solving and critical thinking skills in support of both innovative and operational enhancement opportunities Ability to collaborate and communicate across Deloitte team members and client stakeholders Ability to identify, learn, understand, and implement new concepts, frameworks and emerging technologies Ability to manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experience A strong understanding of Windows Based systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Requirements

Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in Accounting or related field
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
You can expect to co-locate on average 2 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the type of work you perform and the clients served
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment

Nice To Haves

Meets minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment
Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
Demonstrated recent leadership, such as in a campus club, society, sports teams or other activity

Responsibilities

Auditing client financial statements, transactions, and internal controls over financial reporting
Assisting in providing advisory and assurance services for clients
Performing data interrogation and analysis of client data
Assisting in identifying and recommending solutions to client processes
Leveraging innovative tools and technologies, including implementation of Deloitte Way Workflows (standardization of auditing methods and techniques)
Developing the industry and technical proficiency needed to deliver exceptional client service, while bringing value added insights and driving high quality
Manage time, prioritize tasks, and work on multiple assignments or engagements at the same time
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills necessary for collaborating with teams, in-person and virtually
Demonstrate an understanding of broad business and technical accounting & auditing
Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills essential to interacting with clients and teams
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/assignments/ responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Problem solving and critical thinking skills in support of both innovative and operational enhancement opportunities
Ability to collaborate and communicate across Deloitte team members and client stakeholders
Ability to identify, learn, understand, and implement new concepts, frameworks and emerging technologies
Ability to manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experience
A strong understanding of Windows Based systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint