Assurance Associate — GAAP & Internal Controls

BDO USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA in California is seeking an Assurance Associate to prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply GAAP, and document and validate control systems. The role may involve reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements and requires travel as needed to meet firm and client needs.

The position emphasizes rigorous documentation, testing, and adherence to professional standards while supporting broader assurance services across clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
• Master’s in Accountancy, preferred
• CPA eligibility to sit for exams upon starting employment, required
• Leadership experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements with disclosures under GAAP.
• Document, validate, test, and assess internal control systems.
• Assist with reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements.
• Travel to meet firm and client needs.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to travel

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required

Master’s in Accountancy, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BDO USA in California is seeking an Assurance Associate to prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply GAAP, and document and validate control systems. The role may involve reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements and requires travel as needed to meet firm and client needs.

The position emphasizes rigorous documentation, testing, and adherence to professional standards while supporting broader assurance services across clients.