Audit Experienced Associate

Armanino Advisory LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO & Sick Time

Flexible Work Arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino is seeking an Audit staff member in Austin, TX to perform audits, reviews, and compilations under supervision. You’ll analyze financial statements, exercise professional skepticism, and prepare workpapers.

You will work with a team and pursue CPA eligibility, building technical knowledge of GAAP/GAAS and client controls. The role emphasizes collaboration, timely communication with managers and seniors, and developing your accounting skills within a supportive, growth-oriented 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. GAAP and GAAS.
• Ability to research and analyze technical issues independently as requested.
• Identify internal control deficiencies and document management letter comments for communicating deficiencies 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 coach newer staff under supervision.
• Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers.
• Update managers and seniors of job status and assurance issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team coaching

Research

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to beAmong the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nationand one of theBest Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family&friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Job 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Engagement "Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

To view our Consumer Notice at Collection for job applicants, please visit: https://www.armanino.com/terms/ccpa-employee-notice/

We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. Armanino is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. We are a nationwide leader serving privately held companies and private individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities.