Assurance Experienced Associate

BDO USA; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Advancement opportunities

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Illinois is looking for an Assurance Experienced Associate to prepare financial statements and perform audits. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and be pursuing CPA certification. Responsibilities include validating internal controls and applying GAAP standards. The role offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive workplace culture. The salary range for Illinois is between $76,000 to $82,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of audit experience or relevant public/private industry experience required.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exams upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and GAAS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and ensure accurate disclosures.
• Document and validate internal controls for clients.
• Apply knowledge of auditing standards during engagements.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with assurance applications and research tools

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Solid analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills

Good project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics

Master’s in Accountancy

CPA certification

Job description

Job Description

The Assurance Experienced Associate will prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply basic areas of GAAP as necessary, and document, validate, test, and assess various control systems. This role may involve reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements.

Responsibilities

• Control Environment
  • Apply knowledge of collective effect of factors on policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Identify applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, and other authorities.
  • Make constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Document and validate operating effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems.
• GAAP
  • Apply governing principles to client transactions and communicate understanding.
  • Provide support of conclusions with authoritative literature.
  • Draft financial statements with disclosures.
  • Research intermediate areas of accounting and form an independent opinion on treatment.
• GAAS
  • Develop intermediate knowledge of auditing theory and use BDO audit manuals.
  • Apply auditing theory to client situations.
  • Document in line with BDO policy, identify deviations, and notify senior team members.
  • Identify when testing can be reduced or expanded and notify seniors.
  • Contribute ideas and opinions to engagement teams.
• Methodology
  • Apply BDO standards to guide delivery of quality services.
  • Complete documentation of BDO work papers.
  • Ensure work performed per BDO methodology and requirements.
• Research
  • Research accounting topics and form independent opinions.
  • Other duties as required.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics (required) or degree in another field plus CPA certification (required).
• Master’s in Accountancy preferred.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exams upon starting employment (required) and actively pursuing completion.
• CPA certification preferred.

Experience

• One or more years of audit experience, or experience in public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services (required).

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools.
• Basic understanding of planning an audit of a public or private company.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley, and related regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt style to audience.
• Ability to multitask in deadline‑driven environments.
• Solid analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good project management skills.

Salary Range

• California: $83,000 - $90,000
• Colorado: $75,000 - $80,000
• Illinois: $76,000 - $82,000
• Maryland: $72,000 - $78,000
• Minnesota: $70,000 - $74,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $75,000 - $80,000
• New Jersey: $76,500 - $83,000
• Ohio: $70,000 - $78,000
• Washington: $80,000 - $85,000

Benefits & Culture

BDO offers flexibility, advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on meaningful connections and curiosity. BDO is an ESOP company with employee stock ownership and comprehensive Total Rewards benefits. For more details, please visit BDO’s official website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BDO is a fully compliant Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.