Audit Associate

armaninollp; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Armanino LLP is seeking an Associate I to play an integral role in audits, reviews, and compilations from planning through completion. You will gather evidence to assess financial statements for material misstatement and interact with clients to resolve issues, aiming to uphold high professional standards.

Be ready to work with a team, apply knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, and contribute to delivering accurate annual reports while embracing Armanino’s collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam in home office state.
• Understanding of US GAAP and GAAS

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and various engagements.
• Interpret and analyze financial statement data and draw logical conclusions.
• Exercise professional skepticism in the assessment of audit evidence.
• Research and analyze client, industry, and technical matters.
• Collaborate with a team of up to 5 staff under supervision.
• Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate workpapers.
• Communicate status and issues to managers and seniors in a timely manner.
• Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned assurance areas.

Skills

Audit procedures

Analytical skills

Professional skepticism

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.

Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work . We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don't check-out of life when you check-in at work . T hat's why we've created a unique work environment where your passions, work, family, and friends can exist in harmony . We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

As an Associate I, you will play an integral part in the audit work performed by the Firm and will work on all aspects of an audit , review or compilation , from planning to execution and completion. This work will include tests or procedures performed under general supervision that allow the Firm to collect sufficient evidence to assess whether the clients' financial statements are free from material misstatement. You will help to ensure the completion of our clients' annual reports and interact with clients to identify and resolve audit issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and various engagements.
• Interpret and analyze financial statement data and draw logical conclusions.
• Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidence.
• Research and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters.
• Work with a team of up to 5 fellow staff members under supervision of a senior, manager and/or partner.
• Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
• Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of financial statements and identify potential points for improvement.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate workpapers.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data and relationships.
• Update managers and seniors of job status and assurance issues in a timely manner.
• Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned assurance areas.
• Know and apply specialized knowledge; for example, the rules, regulations, and code of ethics of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA"), the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), and applicable state regulations.
• Understand and comply with the Firm's quality control policy.
• Organize, analyze, and communicate with both fellow staff and client personnel in a professional, productive, and efficient manner.
• Work toward completion of CPA.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
• Actively seek out feedback for improvement points and provide upward in a constructive manner.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam in home office state
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards ("GAAS")

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owne