Audit Associate

Aprio; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance Program and CPA 支持

Discretionary incentive compensation

Wellness program

Flexible working environment—remote &

9+ holidays and discretionary time off

Job summary

Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an Audit Associate to join our team. You will work with credentialed audit experts to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for diverse clients.

Travel 15–20% of the time and collaborate across audit engagements, building trusted client relationships in a growth‑oriented environment. We offer full‑time roles with hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional development,

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master’s degree preferred
• Licensed CPA or 150 credit hours to sit for the exam
• 1+ year of experience working for an accounting firm
• Excel skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Audit accurately and with attention to detail
• Prepare audit work papers and adjust trial balances
• Compile financial statements into written reports for presentation
• Build and maintain relationships with coworkers and clients
• Travel 15-20% of the time

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Audit team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Audit Associate to join their dynamic team.

Our team of credentialed audit experts work with businesses and industry leaders to avoid financial and business risk that can be distracting, costly, and debilitating if not mitigated. We work with companies to improve financial reporting capabilities, internal controls, evaluate accounting issues, and stay ahead of the curve with new accounting regulations that could have potential impact on long-term business growth. We help companies assess the quality of information they use to make strategic business decisions, and help identify areas where they can improve operating efficiencies.

• Skillfully and accurately performing audits
• Preparing audit work papers and adjusting trial balances
• Compiling financial statements into a written report to be presented
• Creating and strengthening relationships with coworkers and clients
• Traveling 15-20% of the time

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master’s degree preferred
• Licensed CPA or 150 credit hours to sit for the exam
• 1+ year of experience working for an accounting firm
• Understanding and applying Excel skills
• Demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required
• Working effectively and personably with clients and co-workers

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.