We are excited to be assisting our client, a well-established and growing public accounting practice in Central Washington, in their search for an Audit & Assurance Associate.

About the role:
As an Audit & Assurance Associate, you will be assisting with engagement planning, process and controls testing, audit procedures, analytical reviews, and accounting research, as well as drafting financial statements, disclosures, and other reports.

A healthy work- life balance is an important part of our client’s firm culture. They offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, executing and completing supervised work on financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations
• Performing internal control testing and planning to support an audit opinion
• Researching technical issues that arise during the course of audit engagements
• Creating draft audit reports for management review
• Assisting in preparing risk assessment, audit plan programs and internal audit reports
• Providing both leadership and supervision to Audit Staff
• Participating in the proposal process for new clients and projects
• Learning about the industry groups within which the Firm’s clients operate and using that knowledge to impact audit effectiveness and efficiencies

Qualifications:

• 1 year of public accounting or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or intention to complete the Exam soon
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Comprehensive understanding of data analysis techniques
• Creative problem solving and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel on a very limited basis, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire