Audit Associate | San Juan Summer/Fall 2027

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Audit Associate to join our Audit and Assurance team. You will help conduct financial statement audits, assess client processes, and contribute to high-quality engagements with independence and integrity.

You will work with enabling technologies including AI, Excel, Alteryx, SQL and Power BI to support risk assessment, data analysis and testing of controls in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Accountancy from an accredited program.
• Pursuing CPA licensure in the principal place of business with required credits completed before start date.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish for business environments.
• Coursework in information systems or data analytics; experience with Alteryx or Power BI preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial statement audits as part of a team with objectivity and independence.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and understand client IT systems and controls.
• Test client controls and account balances, identifying misstatements and deficiencies.
• Support high-quality audits using analytics, data extraction, and AI tools.
• Identify process improvements and manage engagement status and deliverables.
• Collaborate with teams and build professional relationships in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Strong communication

Organization skills

Relationship-building

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor/Master of Accountancy

CPA licensure requirements

Tools

Excel

SQL

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

KPMG is currently seeking an Audit Associate to join our Audit and Assurance team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to play an integral role in conducting financial statement audits and serve the capital markets by helping ensure accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding the principles of objectivity and independence; contribute to the overall effectiveness of our clients operations while maintaining the highest standards of our professional integrity; develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, relevant external information, current business trends and client transactions
• Learn to prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding our understanding of client processes and information technology (IT) systems, including the flow of transactions, identification of risk points and controls that mitigate the risk points; translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
• With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of client controls (including IT, security, programming and governance controls) and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology; identify potential misstatements and control deficiencies, escalating matters as appropriate
• Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions; support the use of enabling technologies in the audit, including risk assessment, data extraction, statistical and machine learning-based sampling procedures and data analysis
• Identify process improvements and audit efficiencies as part of KPMGs continuous improvement culture; support project management activities by assessing and reporting status, tracking deliverables and coordinating action items; build and maintain professional relationships commensurate with level and experience
• Support the data driven audit by utilizing a range of technologies and data analysis tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL and Power BI

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position, with completion of required academic credits prior to the start date for this position
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with ability to use both Spanish and English language skills in a business environment
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred; experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred
• Foundational knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards, including U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG Audit tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
• Audit and Assurance professionals are expected to work in-person at a KPMG office or client site on an average of three days per week; some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay (varies by office)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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