Associate, Audit

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 516,262 - 774,393; Full time

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking an Associate for its Audit Shared Service Center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. This position is ideal for recent graduates or students nearing completion of their degree in accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities will include engaging in audits, preparing financial statements, and working closely with client personnel. Individuals should have strong organizational and analytical skills, along with the ability to work effectively in teams.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates or students in their last year of school are encouraged to apply.
• No accounting experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with firm policies and procedures.
• Understand AICPA rules and code of conduct.
• Become proficient at preparing financial statements.
• Prepare working papers documenting tests performed.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills in English

Strong organizational abilities

Analytical abilities

Ability to work in a team

Education

College degree in accounting or business

Job description

ASSOCIATE, AUDIT - SHARED SERVICE CENTER

Individuals at this level normally have a college degree with a major in accounting or a business field. These individuals will have zero to three years’ experience which may include an internship.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with firm policies and procedures
• Understand the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPA
• Exhibit (or develop) skills and characteristics delineated in the Firm’s Evaluation Forms
• Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and the AICPA, as well as those of the GAO, GASB, and PCAOB, if applicable
• Become proficient at preparing financial statements
• Obtain exposure to the various types of financial statement engagements/tasks
• Assume responsibility for unaudited financial statement engagements or segments/tasks of audits under the supervision of more experienced staff
• Interact with core engagement teams and lower‑level client personnel in an intelligent and professional manner
• Obtain an understanding of the client’s business and industry as well as a working knowledge of the client’s system cycles and account balances that are within the scope of specifically assigned tasks
• Obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work
• Perform substantive and analytical auditing procedures in assigned areas/tasks
• Prepare working papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached
• Be alert to the proper and consistent application of accounting principles in performing audit procedures
• Assist in the preparation of financial statement and footnotes
• Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management
• Manage time within limits of budgets and provide real‑time feedback to the immediate supervising person
• Direct and coach less experienced Associates

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates or students in their last year of school are encouraged to apply; no accounting experience required
• Oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise.