Audit Associate: Launch Your Public Accounting Career

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

Job summary

Withum in Columbia, MD is launching the November 2026 Audit Class for accounting majors graduating soon. You will gain hands-on experience in financial statement audits, internal control evaluations, and client engagements across diverse industries under supervision of a Manager or Partner.

Ideal candidates have a accounting degree with GPA 3.0+, internship experience in public accounting, strong communication skills, and Excel proficiency. Preferred: 150 credit hours.

Qualifications

• Accounting major graduating in the upcoming academic year.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting with GPA 3.0+.
• Prior internship with a public accounting firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking.
• 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 (Columbia, MD).
• Preferred: 150 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements.
• Evaluate internal control systems, audit risk, materiality, and GAAS compliance.
• 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 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

Excel skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

GPA 3.0+

Internship in public accounting

150 credit hours

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Withum in Columbia, MD is launching the November 2026 Audit Class for accounting majors graduating soon. You will gain hands-on experience in financial statement audits, internal control evaluations, and client engagements across diverse industries under supervision of a Manager or Partner.

Ideal candidates have a accounting degree with GPA 3.0+, internship experience in public accounting, strong communication skills, and Excel proficiency. Preferred: 150 credit hours.