Audit Associate

Doeren Mayhew; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew in Troy, MI seeks an Audit Associate to join our public accounting team. You will work on an engagement team serving diverse clients across manufacturing, construction, government, nonprofit, retail and more.

You will participate in and lead all phases of audits, reviews or compilations, including planning, testing and reporting, while maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• CPA license preferred or CPA-eligible with plan to pass.
• Prior audit experience preferred.
• Experience with financial, operational or system audits desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in various industries.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, review or compilation, including planning, control analysis 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 problems that may arise.
• Maintain active communication with engagement team and clients on risk, expectations and deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Audit experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA-eligible or CPA license preferred

Tools

ProSystem Engagement

Job description

Doeren Mayhew is the 37th 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 an Audit Associate to join our Troy, 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, dealerships, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, retail, restaurant 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, dealerships, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, retail, restaurant and more.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, review or compilation, 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 problems 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 in order 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
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• ProSystem Engagement experience a plus
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to travel up to 30%

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 and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance 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 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 and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.