Audit Associate: Growth, Travel & Benefits

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision care

Disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking an Audit Staff to contribute to a wide range of audit engagements under supervision, serving clients across industries in the United States. You will build technical accounting skills, prepare financial statements with client collaboration, and handle audit workpapers and journal entries.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, with a Masters and CPA eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Masters with CPA eligibility preferred; CPA certification pursued may be needed.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software is expected.
• Ability to travel to client sites, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel.
• Overtime may be required during busy cycles.

Responsibilities

• Engage and serve clients from various industries.
• Communicate with project in-charges and clients.
• Develop technical accounting skills while performing audits of financial statements.
• Prepare audit checklists and adjust journal entries.
• Gain business writing experience while preparing financial statements alongside clients.
• Prepare and organize workpapers for client files.
• Perform other essential duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Travel willingness

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Masters with CPA eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking an Audit Staff to contribute to a wide range of audit engagements under supervision, serving clients across industries in the United States. You will build technical accounting skills, prepare financial statements with client collaboration, and handle audit workpapers and journal entries.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, with a Masters and CPA eligibility preferred.