External Audit & Assurance Associate - Public Accounting
About The Position
At Magone & Company, we believe great accounting and auditing professionals do more than complete workpapers - they build trusted relationships, ask thoughtful questions, and help clients make informed decisions. As a growing public accounting firm, we provide audit, review, compilation, and accounting services to privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and growing businesses across a variety of industries. Our clients rely on us for accurate financial reporting, responsive service, and practical insight. If you’re looking for an early-career opportunity where you can strengthen your technical skills, work directly with clients, and build a long-term career in public accounting, we’d love to meet you. We’re seeking an External Audit & Assurance Associate to support financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and related accounting engagements. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and Partners while gaining hands-on experience in engagement planning, testing, financial reporting, client communication, and engagement completion. As your skills develop, you’ll take on greater responsibility and build toward a Senior Associate position. This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years of public accounting external audit experience who is eager to learn, comfortable working with clients, and interested in developing a well-rounded accounting and assurance career.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1-2 years of public accounting external audit experience
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and audit procedures
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills with close attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, growth-oriented approach
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to travel to local client sites
Nice To Haves
- CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA licensure is preferred but not required at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist with engagement planning, risk assessment, confirmations, analytical procedures, substantive testing, and selected internal-control procedures
- Prepare accurate workpapers and test financial-statement accounts, including cash, receivables, payables, revenue, expenses, payroll, and fixed assets
- Work directly with client accounting teams to obtain supporting information, resolve open items, and identify unusual activity or potential accounting and audit issues
- Assist with financial statements, disclosures, and technical research under the guidance of senior team members
- Manage multiple engagement deadlines, respond constructively to review comments, and participate in training, technology, and process-improvement initiatives
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Hybrid schedule with three days in the office or at client locations and two days remote
- Employer-paid health and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with a 4% company match
- 16 days of PTO, paid holidays, and a paid company-wide shutdown during the week of July 4
- Paid four-day weekends for Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving
- CPA exam support, continuing professional education, and technical training
- Regular coaching and defined opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
