Audit Associate II: Flexible Hours, PTO & CPA Path

Armanino Advisory LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Armanino is seeking an Associate II to contribute across audit engagements from planning to completion. You will gather evidence, interact with clients to resolve issues, and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

The role emphasizes applying GAAP/GAAS knowledge, performing detailed testing, and developing a deep understanding of client businesses with a path toward CPA certification. This position supports career growth in audit within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum 1 year of Public Accounting experience, including experience on audit engagements.
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (“GAAS”).
• Ability to research and analyze technical issues independently as requested.
• Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and document management letter comments for purposes of communicating deficiencies and weaknesses to clients.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and various engagements.
• Analyze financial statement data and draw logical conclusions.
• Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidence.
• Research and analyze pertinent clients, industry, and technical matters.
• Work with a team of up to 5 fellow staff members and often coach newer staff members, under supervision of a Senior, Manager and/or Partner.
• Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
• Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of financial statements and identify potential points for improvement.
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data and relationships.
• Update managers and seniors of job status and assurance issues in timely manner.
• Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned assurance areas.
• Know and apply specialized knowledge, for example, the rules, regulations, and code of ethics of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”), be familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) and the AICPA, and applicable state regulations.
• Understand and comply with the Firm’s quality control policy.
• Organize, analyze, and communicate with both fellow staff and client personnel in a professional, productive, and efficient manner.
• Work toward completion of CPA certification.
• Actively seek out feedback to develop self-awareness, personal strengths, and address development areas.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Skills

Public accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Research abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Armanino is seeking an Associate II to contribute across audit engagements from planning to completion. You will gather evidence, interact with clients to resolve issues, and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

The role emphasizes applying GAAP/GAAS knowledge, performing detailed testing, and developing a deep understanding of client businesses with a path toward CPA certification. This position supports career growth in audit within a collaborative firm.