Audit Associate - Launch Your Public Accounting Career

Withum; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum invites accounting graduates to join the November 2026 Audit class in Columbia, Maryland, gaining hands-on exposure to financial statement audits, internal controls, and client engagements across multiple industries.

You will analyze records, evaluate controls, prepare workpapers, perform testing, and communicate with clients as you develop your audit expertise in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Prior internship experience with a public accounting firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills.
• Team-oriented with a desire to learn and grow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with audit software is a plus.
• Ability to work in one of our office locations.
• Preferred: 150 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements.
• Evaluate internal control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with GAAS through inquiry, observation, and review.
• Prepare detailed workpapers to support audit procedures.
• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures on financial data.
• Contribute to larger audit engagements and take ownership of smaller ones as your skills grow.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and clarify audit issues.
• Use audit software and data analytics tools to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Take on miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Excel proficiency

Audit software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

150 credit hours

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Withum invites accounting graduates to join the November 2026 Audit class in Columbia, Maryland, gaining hands-on exposure to financial statement audits, internal controls, and client engagements across multiple industries.

You will analyze records, evaluate controls, prepare workpapers, perform testing, and communicate with clients as you develop your audit expertise in a collaborative team.