Experienced Audit Staff - Raleigh

Cherry Bekaert; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Experienced Audit Staff to join our team. The role focuses on performing audits, assessing internal controls, and communicating findings to client personnel, with opportunities to contribute to footnotes and recommendations.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of public accounting or related experience, a bachelor's in accounting (masters preferred), and is CPA-eligible or certified.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in public accounting or other industry related experience.
• Experience using Engagement is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task)

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures on client financial statements and propose adjusting journal entries.
• Communicate with client personnel to assess accounting processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Review accounting transactions and apply GAAP appropriately.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes and internal control observations/recommendations.
• Research fundamental issues using online tools and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Audit procedures

Multitasking

Client service

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree preferred

CPA eligible or certified

Tools

Engagement

Job description

Our shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence and mutual respect have helped us get here. If these values align with yours, we’d like to hear from you. Help us continue in our success as an Experienced Audit Staff in our Raleigh, NC, office.

As An Audit Staff, You Will

• Perform audit procedures, over cash, A/R, inventories property and equipment, prepaids, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and general income statement accounts in client financial statements and propose adjusting journal entries when needed.
• Communicate with client personnel in order to identify and assess existing client accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review accounting transactions and consider appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes (on areas audited) and internal control observations and recommendations.
• Research fundamental issues using online tools.
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.

What You Bring To The Role

An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity and project management abilities. We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in!

• 1+ years’ experience in public accounting or other industry related experience
• Experience using Engagement is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task)

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

70,000-92,600

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. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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