August 2027 Audit Staff - Reading

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking an Audit Staff in the United States to work on diverse audit engagements and serve clients across industries. You will communicate with project in-charges and clients while developing technical accounting skills and preparing financial statements with clients.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, with Masters preferred, and CPA eligibility or pursuit. Travel to client sites and overtime during busy cycles are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Masters preferred.
• CPA certification or eligibility to obtain CPA license preferred.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel.
• Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime during certain cycles.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of audit engagements under supervision of accounting professionals.
• Engage and serve clients from various industries.
• Communicate with project in-charges and clients.
• Develop technical accounting skills while performing audits of financial statements.
• Prepare audit checklists and adjust journal entries.
• Gain business writing experience while preparing financial statements alongside clients.
• Prepare and organize workpapers for client files.
• Perform other essential duties as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Excel proficiency

Willing to travel

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Masters preferred

CPA eligible or pursuing CPA

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

As an Audit Staff, you will:

• Work on a wide variety of audit engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals
• Engage and serve clients from various industries
• Communicate with project in-charges and clients
• Develop technical accounting skills while performing audits of financial statements
• Prepare audit checklists and adjust journal entries
• Gain business writing experience while preparing financial statements alongside clients
• Prepare and organize workpapers for client files
• Perform other essential duties as needed

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Masters preferred
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel
• Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

• Cherry Bekaert cares about our people.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm.
• The salary range for this position is included below.
• Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.
• In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
• Pay Range: $66,000 - $90,000

About Cherry Bekaert Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.Cherry Bekaert will not provideworksponsorship for this position.