Audit Associate: Start Your CPA-Candidate Career

Forvis Mazars US; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking an entry-level accounting student for a full-time Audit position. You will perform audit testing, interact with client personnel to reconcile accounts, and help draft comments for the audit report, under the guidance of partners and managers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and initiative, with responsibilities ranging from testing to client meetings and documentation. A CPA path is encouraged with CPA eligibility in the relevant state.

Qualifications

• Associate positions require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
• Associates must be pursuing the CPA education requirements in the state where the office is located.
• Completion of required academic credits (150 credit hours) must be met prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Completing audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets.
• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Helping to draft management letter comments and the audit report.
• Participating in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Pursuing CPA eligibility

150 credit hours completed

CPA exam eligibility in state

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forvis Mazars US is seeking an entry-level accounting student for a full-time Audit position. You will perform audit testing, interact with client personnel to reconcile accounts, and help draft comments for the audit report, under the guidance of partners and managers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and initiative, with responsibilities ranging from testing to client meetings and documentation. A CPA path is encouraged with CPA eligibility in the relevant state.