Audit Associate: Growth-Driven CPA Path

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Gray, a Florida-grown public accounting firm, is seeking an Audit Staff to join our Assurance Services team in Gainesville. Whether a recent graduate or with 0–2 years of audit experience, you will grow your career by serving clients across government, nonprofit, construction, healthcare, and more.

You’ll work with seasoned teammates, gain hands-on responsibilities from day one, and contribute to planning, fieldwork, and financial statement disclosures while applying U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) and CPA preferred.
• 0–2 years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Familiar with U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of audit engagements.
• Perform fieldwork including testing, internal control evaluations, and data analysis.
• Prepare workpapers in line with firm standards.
• Support preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Participate in client meetings and communicate with teams.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Contribute to interns' development and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purvis Gray, a Florida-grown public accounting firm, is seeking an Audit Staff to join our Assurance Services team in Gainesville. Whether a recent graduate or with 0–2 years of audit experience, you will grow your career by serving clients across government, nonprofit, construction, healthcare, and more.

You’ll work with seasoned teammates, gain hands-on responsibilities from day one, and contribute to planning, fieldwork, and financial statement disclosures while applying U.S.