Audit Associate

Doeren hew; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew is seeking an Audit Associate for our Grand Rapids, MI office. You will join an engagement team serving a diverse client base across industries and participate in all phases of audits, reviews, or compilations.

The role offers growth opportunities within a respected public accounting firm, with responsibilities spanning planning, testing, and reporting. A Bachelor's in Accounting is required, CPA readiness preferred, and travel up to 5% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA License preferred or CPA-eligible with a plan to pass.
• Prior audit experience is preferred.
• Experience with financial, operational or system audits is desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
• Limited travel up to 5% outside West Michigan; local travel is frequent.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving diverse clients across industries.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, review or compilation, including planning and testing.
• Prepare and review financial statements, workpapers, audit programs, and management reports.
• Review, assess and analyze client internal controls.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Collaborate with clients and team to assess engagement risk and mitigate risk.
• Maintain active communication to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Present ideas to improve processes and contribute to firm goals.
• Seek opportunities to participate in business development and referrals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tech adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

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Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest U.S. tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with over 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Our firm is seeking a full-time Audit Associate to join our Grand Rapids, MI office.

The Audit Associate will have the opportunity to work as a member of an engagement team serving a diverse client base of industries such as manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more. Doeren Mayhew offers a diversified experience in public accounting providing our employees with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance within their careers.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in industries such as manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, review or compilations, including planning, control analysis and testing, substantive procedures, as well as identifying and assisting clients with issues and reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, workpapers, audit programs, and management reports.
• Review, assess and analyze client internal controls.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and problem that may arise.
• Work closely with clients and associates to identify and understand engagement risk assessments and develop mitigating risk recommendations.
• Maintain active communication with engagement team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Seek opportunities to participate in business development and begin to build network of referral sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA License preferred, CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam in place
• Prior experience in audit preferred
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits is desired
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to travel outside the West Michigan area up to 5%; frequent local travel is required

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.

“Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance, PC and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance, PC and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance, PC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC, DM Payroll Solutions, Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors and their subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.