Audit & Tax Associate — CPA Path

Brown Edwards; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

STD/LTD

Firm-paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life

Educational CPE support

401(k) profit sharing with employer  &

Job summary

Brown Edwards in Charleston, WV is seeking an Associate to join our team. The Associate will perform basic audit, tax, or other assignments under supervision, building experience and independence as proficiency develops.

Day-to-day duties include preparing workpapers, posting entries, and assisting with client communication. The firm emphasizes integrity, community, and excellence with a strong benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Working toward CPA designation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• General experience using Microsoft Office software applications.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and financial statement disclosures.
• Basic knowledge of individual, partnership, and corporate tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Imports client data to workpaper files.
• Prepares workpapers and posts entries to working trial balances.
• Takes responsibility for assigned or recurring sections of engagements, escalating issues or concerns appropriately as they arise.
• Assists with client communication and documentation.
• Communicates open items, questions, and deadlines to senior team members.
• Performs basic audit and tax procedures under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

Brown Edwards in Charleston, WV is seeking an Associate to join our team. The Associate will perform basic audit, tax, or other assignments under supervision, building experience and independence as proficiency develops.

Day-to-day duties include preparing workpapers, posting entries, and assisting with client communication. The firm emphasizes integrity, community, and excellence with a strong benefits package and growth opportunities.