Dynamic Assurance Associate — Audit & GAAP

BDO USA; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA in Potomac, MD is seeking an Assurance Experienced Associate to prepare financial statements with disclosures and apply basic GAAP while documenting, validating, testing, and assessing client controls.

The role involves supporting reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements and requires CPA eligibility, 1+ year of audit experience, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or statistics is required.
• CPA exams eligible to sit upon starting employment.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy preferred.
• 1+ year of relevant audit experience required.
• CPA certification required or actively pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements with disclosures and apply basic GAAP.
• Document and assess client internal control systems.
• Support reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
• Perform testing and risk assessment in audits.
• Research accounting topics and form initial treatments.

Skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics

CPA certification

Master’s in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software/tools

Research tools

Job description

BDO USA in Potomac, MD is seeking an Assurance Experienced Associate to prepare financial statements with disclosures and apply basic GAAP while documenting, validating, testing, and assessing client controls.

The role involves supporting reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements and requires CPA eligibility, 1+ year of audit experience, and strong communication and analytical skills.