Assurance Staff Accountant (May 2027)

Yeo & Yeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Bonuses

401(k) plan

CPA certification program

Flexible work arrangements

Team events

Job summary

Yeo & Yeo Staff Accountants in our Assurance service line are responsible for learning and applying technical accounting skills and working as part of a team to carry out tasks with coaching and supervision.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, with aspirations to become a CPA and develop a public accounting career. The role emphasizes client service, teamwork, and adherence to deadlines within a firm that values growth and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or related curriculum – 150 credit hours preferred
• Aspirations to become a CPA and develop a public accounting career

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply technical accounting skills and work as part of a team to carry out tasks with coaching and supervision

Skills

Audit programs

Single audit testing

IDEA & F/A tools

Sense of urgency

Budget & deadlines

Internal controls

Lead sheets

Work papers

Sample selection

Lead small audits

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

150 credit hours preferred

Tools

IDEA

F/A solutions

Job description

It’s people like you that make us great!

Our people are our future – we provide the venue for individuals who have the desire and drive to grow as leaders in the accounting industry. As a valued member of the team, you will be heard, respected and rewarded.

Tell me more

Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants is a leading accounting firm in Michigan, and among the Best & Brightest Places to Work. Since 1923, our industry-specialized accountants and consultants have provided clients with forward-thinking, comprehensive solutions in accounting, audit, tax, technology, consulting and more. To learn about Yeo & Yeo, visit yeoandyeo.com.

What’s the job?

Yeo & Yeo Staff Accountants in our Assurance service line are responsible for learning and applying technical accounting skills and working as part of a team to carry out tasks with coaching and supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or related curriculum – 150 credit hours preferred
• Aspirations to become a CPA and develop a public accounting career

Technical Abilities

• Proficient at completing audit programs
• Is proficient at conducting single audit testing
• Understand how to use IDEA and F/A solutions
• Employee has a sense of urgency or promptness to achieve goals
• Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately within budget and meet all deadlines
• Understands and has completed internal control walk through
• Be able to set up lead sheets and new work papers
• Know how to select samples for testing
• In charge on small audit (with minimal review notes)

Personal Development

• Complete CPA exam
• Develops an understanding of Firm's mission and vision
• Focuses personal development on evaluation competencies with Career Advocate
• Asks for coaching and feedback from a variety of people
• Integrates others feedback into own behavior
• Independently researches and develops answers before asking others for advice
• Seeks out learnings from past engagements and, with guidance, applies them to current and future engagements
• Effective and efficient use of time and dedication during busy season
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures

Teamwork

• Develops an understanding of the team's objective and how his/her role contributes to success
• Interacts with others in a collegial, positive and respectful way
• Makes a concerted effort to get to know other team members
• Proactively seeks coaching to manage conflict and makes necessary adjustments based on feedback received and in accordance with policy and procedures
• Work with Principals and staff across multiple offices

Community

• Identifies community organizations of interest
• Begin attending community events to represent the firm
• Participates in firm sponsored events

Business Development

• Create a professional social media profile on LinkedIn
• Uses LinkedIn profile and /or preferred social media to actively engage network through company and industry updates
• Attend business development training offered through Yeo & Yeo
• Be able to intelligently speak about the firm’s mission and services
• Strives to generate additional revenue for Yeo & Yeo and its affiliates through business development

Benefits & Perks!

Work hard, play hard is just one of the mottos around the firm. We focus on developing our careers, and make it a priority to foster each person’s talents and strengths. We succeed as a team when our individuals succeed. When it comes to fun, we celebrate our successes and take time to cultivate our friendships. From office parties and team retreats to our Yeo & Yeo sports teams – accountants have fun too!

Our offerings include competitive salaries; excellent medical, dental and vision plan options; bonuses; referral programs; life insurance; 401(k) plan; an award-winning CPA certification program; community service opportunities; flexible work arrangements; fun firm events; continuous feedback and evaluations and so much more.