Assurance Associate

Eide Bailly LLP; South Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Utah is seeking an Assurance Associate to perform audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients. You will work on engagements from planning to final report, with opportunities to travel to client sites and participate in training seminars.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting, 1–2 years of audit experience in public accounting, and a CPA license or active pursuit. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 1–2 years of auditing in public accounting.
• CPA license or working towards CPA required.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
• Assist with planning and scheduling engagements.
• Prepare trial balances and financial statements for reports.

Skills

Auditing standards knowledge

CPA license (or pursuing)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City, Ogden, or Lehi, UT

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or In-Office

A Day in the Life

A typical day as an Assurance Associate is performing audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients. Works with all phases of client engagements including workpaper, financial statement, and audit report preparation. Assists with planning and scheduling engagements. The role may also include the following:

• Participates in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives of an audit.
• Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients.
• Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
• Performs schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, calculates depreciation expenses and long-term debt schedules for clients.
• Reconciles accounting information to control accounts.
• Assists with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assists in proofing financial statements and other accounting documents.
• Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues and applies that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
• Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• You have 1-2 years of experience auditing in a public accounting setting.
• You have a valid Certified Public Accountant license or working towards obtaining CPA license.
• You have knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• You demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills.
• You communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• You can work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• You establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• You are proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and use of various software packages.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Benefits

Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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