Assurance Associate

Hill, Barth & King, LLC; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match and/or.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Open paid-time-off policy

Annual performance reviews

Bonuses for new business & referrals

Job summary

HBK is actively seeking a candidate to join our team in a full-time role starting January 2027. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and is pursuing CPA certification.

Public accounting experience is preferred, with strong writing, presentation, and communication skills to engage with clients and staff alike. We value team players who are detail oriented and capable of handling accounting and audit software, including QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Working toward CPA certification.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients.
• Working knowledge of accounting and audit software; QuickBooks proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Understand clients' needs, industry context, and GAAP/GAAS issues.
• Develop understanding of audit approach and tools.
• Assess risks and evaluate internal controls.
• Perform analytics, substantive tests, and tests of internal controls.
• Draft financial statements.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Team player

Detail oriented

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interacting with staff and clients

Accounting software knowledge

QuickBooks

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

CPA in progress

Tools

Audit software

QuickBooks

Job description

HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investment advisory according to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportive client relationships.Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, 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 and the resources to 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 our communities as well as our clients and their finances. When we go home at night, we know we’ve made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBK Family.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.Please see the below link for Benefit details:HBK Benefits