Audit Associate: CPA-Ready Public Accounting

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Chicago is seeking a full-time accounting student aiming for CPA eligibility to join our Audit practice. You will work with clients from diverse industries, developing technical skills while building a foundation for your professional career.

You will complete audit testing on financial statement accounts, reconcile data with client personnel, draft management letter comments and the audit report, and participate in meetings with partners and managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting.
• Pursuing CPA requirements for licensure in the applicable state.
• Completion of 150 credit hours prior to start date.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in the state of the office.
• Strong accounting knowledge and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Completing audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets.
• Reconcile account differences and analyze financial data with client personnel.
• Draft management letter comments and the audit report.
• Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting

Pursuing CPA license / CPA eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Chicago is seeking a full-time accounting student aiming for CPA eligibility to join our Audit practice. You will work with clients from diverse industries, developing technical skills while building a foundation for your professional career.

You will complete audit testing on financial statement accounts, reconcile data with client personnel, draft management letter comments and the audit report, and participate in meetings with partners and managers.