Winter 2027 Audit Associate (St. Louis)

Armanino Advisory LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino is seeking Audit Associates to perform audits from planning to completion, assisting with workpapers, and delivering high-quality client reports. You will analyze financial statements and assess risks while collaborating with client personnel and the engagement team.

The role supports growth toward CPA licensure, with opportunities across our audit engagements, internal controls reviews, and various consulting services. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s, or certificate program in business, accounting, finance, economics, information systems or equivalent
• Plan to complete CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 – August 2028 strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in the performance and documentation of audit procedures and preparation of workpapers
• Contribute to the completion of the audits, reviews, compilations, and various consulting engagement
• Interpret and analyze financial statement data to form conclusions and prepare client deliverables
• Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of financial statements and identify potential points of risk
• Research and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters
• Identify and perform audit procedures over the design, implementation, and effectiveness of internal controls
• Engage with client personnel, as well as the engagement team to develop further relationships

Skills

Audit procedures

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor/Master/Certificate in business/accounting/finance/economics/info systems

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 be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best 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. Audit Associates will work on all aspects of an audit from planning to execution and completion. This work will include tests or procedures performed under general supervision that allow the Firm to collect sufficient evidence to assess whether the clients’ financial statements are free of material misstatement. You will help to ensure the completion of our clients’ annual reports and interact with clients to identify and resolve audit issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in the performance and documentation of audit procedures and preparation of workpapers
• Contribute to the completion of the audits, reviews, compilations, and various consulting engagement
• Interpret and analyze financial statement data to form conclusions and prepare client deliverables
• Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of financial statements and identify potential points of risk
• Research and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters
• Identify and perform audit procedures over the design, implementation, and effectiveness of internal controls
• Engage with client personnel, as well as the engagement team to develop further relationships

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s, or certificate program in one of the following: business, accounting, finance, economics, information systems or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Plan to complete 150 semester/225 quarter unit requirement for CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 – August 2028 strongly preferred

“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA 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 and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide 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.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. The compensation range for this position: $68,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick timeFlexible 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.