Associate - Audit

As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for an Associate in our Business Audit & Attestgroup that strives to perform at a high level of service. Under minimal supervision, this individual can work independently and is a strong self-starter.

The Associate performs a variety of professional auditing work. Primary responsibility includes auditing businesses, governments, or non-profit entities, ensuring that all financial data is recorded consistent with established policies and procedures. This position will also have the opportunity to assist on special projects.

This position is scheduled to start in May/June 2024.

At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. If you’re looking for somewhere to punch the clock while pushing papers, this is not the place for you. But if you’re ready to light the path forward to make a difference in the lives of our team and clients, we’d like to meet you! Our culture is built on the following principles:

• Relationships: We give our best to our clients and to each other.
• Teamwork: We accomplish great things together.
• Growth & Development: We get better every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build on knowledge acquired through education and prior volunteer or job experiences to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks
• Prepare and review workpapers in conformity with standards including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion, adequate supporting documentation, tickmark and workpaper cross references
• Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or e-mail to obtain accurate information and relevant supporting documentation to support workpaper conclusions
• Draft, foot, and proof audit reports and other engagement documents
• Perform analytical and detailed work with numerical data efficiently and accurately
• Utilize and develop a functional understanding of firm software and internal work flow/procedures to manage binder documentation and maintain client information
• Exercise discretion and judgment when working with confidential client matters
• Accurately report and release billable and non-billable time consistently and understand its importance
• Meet productivity standards
• Provide assistance as needed to the department team
• Participate in regular department team meetings

Ideal Associate candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with appropriate GPA or equivalent work experience
• CPA certification or plans to pursue certification preferred
• Desire to work in an environment of trust and mutual respect
• Commitment to actively seek growth and learning opportunities
• Excellent client-service orientation

Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo, LLP. Listed as one of America's Top Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes, we are always seeking talented individuals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our firm. If you desire flexibility and control in your work schedule along with recognition for your efforts, Abdo has the opportunity you’re looking for! Apply online TODAY!

Flexible Workplace:

As a flexible workplace, we support a variety of working arrangements including working mostly from home, a hybrid model, or working mostly from the office. We want our people to work where they work best! We are also open to remote candidates for this position.

Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video. Please let us know if you need assistance with this technology.

EEO Policy: Abdo LLP and its subsidiary companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis “protected class” including but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or marital preference, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.