Audit Associate

hlbgrosscollins; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Free Gym Onsite

Well-Being & Wellness Programs

Exam & CE Funding

Culture of Integrity & Excellence

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

HLB Gross Collins Atlanta is seeking an Audit Associate to join a Top 25 firm with a culture of excellence. You will support audit engagements across cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, and expenses to help clients improve performance and manage risk.

You will work with senior staff, apply GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB standards, identify issues, and develop client relationships while gaining exposure to diverse industries and international business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's preferred.
• GPA of 3.3/4.0 or higher.
• CPA license or CPA eligible in near future.
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple engagements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Growth mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to professional and client service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit business transactions across audit engagements.
• Apply GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB standards to provide client solutions.
• Identify, research, and analyze issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with engagement team and communicate with seniors.
• Develop skills to build client relationships and loyalty.
• Understand client industry, KPIs, and trends.
• Participate in networking and maintain business contacts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

CPA eligible in near future

Job description

We are a Top 25 Atlanta Firm with a 50-year history of serving our clients. We are looking for dynamic individuals who will demonstrate the commitment to excellence that is ingrained in our culture. We are dedicated to the growth of our clients and our people, and we are looking for individuals who will support those goals for the community we have created.

The Opportunity

As anAudit Associateyou will have strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Your primary responsibilities will consist of supporting all parts of audit engagements including cash, account receivables, account payables, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, and overall expense analysis to assist clients with improving business performance and managing risk.

You will have the opportunity to gain a broad spectrum of knowledge working with our sophisticated client base consisting of high-net-worth individuals and companies in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing & distribution, real estate, and service and technology, as well as international businesses.

How You Will Spend Your Time

• Review and audit business transactions in all parts of the audit engagement
• Utilize knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB) to provide clients with individualized solutions
• Efficiently identify, research, and analyze issues
• Collaborate with your engagement team and communicate effectively with senior team members
• Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop and build quality client relationships and loyalty
• Develop an understanding of the client's industry and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Participate in networking activities and maintain contact with business peers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Master's preferred
• Major and overall minimum GPA of 3.3/4.0
• CPA license or CPA eligible in the near future
• Effective multi-tasker with the ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining work quality
• Exemplary written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Growth mindset and ability to solve problems and find solutions
• Commitment to professional and client service excellence

Some of the Benefits We Offer You

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting your first day of employment
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• Up to 6 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Free Gym Onsite
• Well-Being & Wellness Benefits and Programs
• Financial Support for Professional Exams and Continuing Education
• Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• Summer Flex Fridays
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule to enjoy work/life balance
• Dress for Your Day policy