Audit Associate

donovan-job-board; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Donovan CPAs in Indiana is seeking an Audit staff member to support engagements, assess internal controls, and assist with GAAP/GAAS compliance. You will interact with engagement teams, document procedures, and contribute to delivering accurate financial statements.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, client communication, and teamwork, with opportunities to advance into more independent responsibilities and exposure to Single Audit engagements as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial field preferred.
• Started the process of obtaining a CPA license; having sat for and/or passed at least one section of the exam is preferred.
• 12 to 18 months of experience in public accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential audit issues during engagements and communicate observations clearly to the team lead or senior.
• Perform internal control walkthroughs and assist in documenting Internal Control memorandums.
• Execute assigned compliance testing procedures (eligibility, reporting, and other areas).
• Perform beginning balance testing procedures, ensuring work is documented and supported.
• Prepare draft financial statements, footnotes, and other audit reports for review.
• Utilize firm audit software and standardized workpapers to document procedures.
• Apply audit methodologies, including risk assessment, sampling, and substantive testing.
• Collaborate with engagement team members and begin taking ownership of discrete sections.
• Gain exposure to Single Audit engagements; prior experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Single Audit (Yellow Book) engagements is a plus.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial field

Tools

Audit software

Job description

About Donovan CPAs

For over 50 years, Donovan Certified Public Accountants has served as a trusted partner for businesses, providing comprehensive financial solutions across Indiana and beyond. We’re honored to have been named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row, and to be recognized on IBJ’s Fast 25 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the state. At Donovan, we take a collaborative, people-first approach and are passionate about helping our clients thrive. If you share those values, we’d love to meet you.

Our Mission:

To attract, develop, and empower an ever-growing team beloved by the clients they serve.

Our Vision:

To be the unrivaled answer to the question, "Which CPA firm is the best in Indiana?".

Our Firm Values:

• Honesty - We uphold the highest standards of honesty in all our interactions, ensuring transparency and trust in every relationship, both internal and external.
• Integrity - We operate with unwavering integrity, adhering to ethical principles which guide our decisions and actions
• Kindness - We approach every colleague and client with kindness and respect, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Excellence - We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our services, striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Accountability - We accept and embrace accountability, always meeting our commitments and exceeding client expectations.

Why Donovan?

Donovan CPAs, one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work in 2026, is adding to its team, and we need you! Come see what sets Donovan CPAs apart from other firms:

• A culture where every voice matters
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Challenging, meaningful work
• The ability to make an impact on the lives of our clients
• Firm-sponsored community involvement

What you'll do

• Identify potential audit issues during engagements and communicate observations clearly to the team lead or senior. As experience is gained, begin to evaluate the impact of findings, contribute to determining appropriate financial statement treatment, and assess whether matters may require communication to those charged with governance or rise to the level of a reportable finding.
• Perform internal control walkthroughs and assist in documenting Internal Control memorandums, developing an understanding of key business processes and control environments. With progression, begin to evaluate control design and implementation and identify areas of risk.
• Execute assigned compliance testing procedures (e.g., eligibility, reporting, and other compliance areas). Build and apply knowledge of major compliance requirements and understand how testing impacts reporting under GAAP, GAAS, and Uniform Guidance.
• Perform beginning balance testing procedures, ensuring work is accurately documented and supported. Identify discrepancies, investigate variances as experience grows, and communicate findings and questions to the engagement team.
• Prepare draft financial statements, footnotes, and other required audit reports for review, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards and applicable reporting frameworks. With experience, complete these with increased independence and fewer revisions.
• Utilize firm audit software and standardized workpapers to document procedures performed, ensuring work is organized, accurate, and review-ready.
• Apply audit methodologies, including risk assessment, sampling, and substantive testing, with increasing independence and sound professional judgment.
• Collaborate effectively with engagement team members and begin taking ownership of discrete sections of the audit. Develop professional communication skills, including interacting with clients to request information and clarify inquiries.
• Gain exposure to Single Audit engagements; prior experience is preferred, with the expectation of developing proficiency in government and compliance-related auditing.
• Familiarity with Single Audit (Yellow Book) engagements is a plus.

Key Success Factors

• Quality of work output (on- time and accurate delivery)
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Cooperative team player
• Ability to apply skills learned in one client setting to similar situations with other clients
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Client-centric approach to all matters - positive telephone, email and other communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial field preferred
• Started the process of obtaining a CPA license; having sat for and/or passed at least one section of the exam is preferred
• 12 to 18 months of experience in public accounting preferred