BeachFleischman PC is the largest locally owned accounting, business advisory and financial services firm in southern Arizona. Our team strives to enhance companies' and individual clients' financial health by adding value through long-term client relationships and individualized service.
We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Audit Associate to join our Accounting and Assurance (A&A) Department located in our Tucson office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in preparation of audit work papers
Completes analytical review procedures including documentation of expectation, results and conclusions for a simple review, and works with clients (as necessary) to obtain information and communicate review procedures
Communicates with senior staff regarding assignment status
Drafts financial statements and notes for a simple compilation or review
Performs assigned audit procedures for specific accounts and transactions under the supervision of more experienced staff
Learns and understand the rules, requirements, and code of conduct of the AICPA, and the authoritative literature established by the FASB and GASB
Obtains a working knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques and the various research sources, and performs research utilizing those techniques
Provides assistance to senior accounting staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to learn complex tax software systems
Ability to use 10-key
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must have strong organizational and analytical skills
Education and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent degree as determined by the management committee, required
Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred
150 credit hours with 30 upper division accounting credits preferred
0 to 3 years experience in public accounting
CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam
Physical Requirement and Work Environment
No physical exertion required
Required to sit for long periods of time
Usual office working conditions
25 - 75% travel for field work