Audit Associate: Diverse Industries, Growth & Impact

Doeren Mayhew; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew is seeking an Audit Associate for its Grand Rapids, MI office. You will join an engagement team serving diverse clients across manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more.

The role involves leading all phases of audits, reviews or compilations, planning, testing, and reporting, while evaluating internal controls and delivering timely management reports. A path toward CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 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 to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Seek opportunities to participate in business development and begin to build network of referral sources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel skills

Audit experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA-eligible or CPA plan

Tools

ProSystem Engagement

Job description

Doeren Mayhew is seeking an Audit Associate for its Grand Rapids, MI office. You will join an engagement team serving diverse clients across manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more.

The role involves leading all phases of audits, reviews or compilations, planning, testing, and reporting, while evaluating internal controls and delivering timely management reports. A path toward CPA is preferred.