Business Assurance (Audit)-Associate

Moore Colson is a premier, full-service certified public accounting (CPA) and consulting firm in Atlanta with over 40 years of experience providing clients with an expansive range of services to help grow their business and achieve their goals. Unlike other firms, our non-book-of-business model organically fosters collaboration and teamwork while putting the client at the center of everything we do.
Moore Colson is looking for dynamic Audit Associates to join our Business Assurance (Audit) team in Atlanta. This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. Our industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms.
A Day in the Life
Business Assurance Associates are responsible for (but not limited to):
* Performing audits and reviewing financial statement audits, benefit plan audits, reviews, and compilations
* Assisting to prepare financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with GAAP
* Supporting Sr. Associates in completing internal control documentation and testing
* Assisting Sr. Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners with consulting projects
* Mentor interns in audit and review process of work papers and financial statements
* Meet budget and realization goals
* Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to Sr. Associates / Managers
* Identify technical skills needed for improvement and improve through CPE, personal commitment, and on-the-job training
Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
* Bachelors degree in Accounting and working towards the completion of CPA licensure; Current CPA is highly preferred
* 0-2 years experience in the Business Assurance/audit side of public accounting; transportation, manufacturing and/or construction experience a major plus
* Ability and desire to support client engagements including audit, review, compilation engagements, research projects, consulting engagements, or other general consulting work
* Strong Excel skills and well-rounded knowledge of audit and accounting principles
* Proficiency with CCH Pro fx Engagement and IDEA, software considered a plus
* Consultative approach with a focus on providing superior client service
* Ability & willingness to travel to client sites as needed
* Self-directed, autonomous, motivated and ambitious
* Exceptional and proactive communicator (verbal & written)
What We Can Offer You
We are dedicated to the well-being of our employees and are proud to be consistently recognized as one of Atlanta's Best Places to Work. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package aims to exceed employees' expectations.
* 3 weeks paid vacation, 40 Flexible Friday hours, 6 Wellness Days, 9 paid holidays & 2 paid floating holidays
* Option to work 2 days per week remotely
* Home office technology equipment (external monitor, docking station, keyboard/mouse combo)
* Steeply discounted membership to the Windy Hill Athletic Club or Monthly Fitness reimbursement
* Industry-leading merit-based bonus program
* Traditional and Roth 401k with generously funded 401k match
* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA / FSA options
* Tuition Reimbursement
* CPA Exam Reimbursement
* Certification Reimbursement
* Organization & Associate Dues Reimbursed
* Cell phone reimbursement
* Volunteer days
* Coaching & Mentoring Programs
* GROW - Growth | Resources | Opportunities for Women
* Family & team social events
Moore Colson is annually ranked among Atlantas Top 15 Accounting Firms by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. We have been named an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplace since 2011 and a Top Workplace USA starting in 2023. Inside Public Accounting has also named Moore Colson one of Americas Top 110 Largest Accounting Firms, a Fastest-Growing Firm and a Best of the Best Top 50 Firm. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion and respect for hard work that brought us to where we are today.
If you are interested in our award-winning corporate culture, excited for our best-in-class total rewards package and ready to take your career to the next level with a growing organization, consider joining our team!
At Moore Colson, we are a business based on ethics and integrity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Moore Colson does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Moore Colsons Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Moore Colson will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.
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