Assurance Associate

HBK CPAs & Consultants; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Referral bonuses

Anniversary bonus

Open PTO policy

Flexible work environment

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Performance reviews

Job summary

HBK CPAs & Consultants in Erie, PA is seeking a full-time staff accountant to support client accounting and audit engagements. The role offers exposure to a range of industries and close collaboration with senior staff on audits, financial reporting, and GAAP guidance.

Qualified candidates typically hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and are working toward CPA credential, with prior public accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Working toward CPA.
• Previous public accounting experience preferred.
• Team player and ability to work well in a group.
• Detail and task oriented.
• Adequate research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients.
• A competent working knowledge of accounting and audit software required.
• Proficient in QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs, business, industry, GAAP/GAAS issues and internal controls.
• Develop an understanding of the audit approach and tools.
• Assess risks and evaluate the client’s internal control structure.
• Perform analytics and tests to identify and resolve issues.
• Draft financial statements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Audit software

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Research & writing

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software tools

Job description

HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investmentadvisoryaccording to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportiveclient relationships.

Growth requires talent, so we continue toseekcapable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support andthe resourcesto help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.

We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are consultants, influencers in ourcommunitiesas well as ourclientsand their finances. When we go home at night, we knowwe’vemade something happenforour clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people,you’rethe kind of personwe’relooking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBKFamily.

We are seeking a candidate who can start full-time in January 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Working toward CPA.
• Previous public accounting experience preferred.
• Team player and ability to work well in a group.
• Detail and task oriented.
• Adequate research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients.
• A competent working knowledge of accounting and audit software required.
• Proficient in QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues.
• Developing an understanding of the audit approach and tools.
• Assessing risks and evaluating the client's internal control structure.
• Performing analytics, substantive tests, and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Drafting financial statements.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive Compensation.
• Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Anniversary Bonus.
• Open Paid-time-off policy for professional staff.
• We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 9 Paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Annual Performance Reviews.
• And Much More…

HBK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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