
Assurance Associate
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participates in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives of an audit.
- Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
- Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
- Performs schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, calculates depreciation expenses and long-term debt schedules for clients.
- Reconciles accounting information to control accounts.
- Assists with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Assists in proofing financial statements and other accounting documents.
- Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
- Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
- Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.
- Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
- Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- 1-2 years of experience auditing in a public accounting setting.
- Valid Certified Public Accountant license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred.
- Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
- Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and use of various software packages.