Audit Experienced Associate

Armanino Advisory LLC - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

11-50 employees

About the position

As an Associate II at Armanino, you will play a crucial role in the audit process, engaging in all aspects from planning to execution and completion. This position involves performing audits, reviews, and compilations while ensuring the accuracy of clients' financial statements. You will work under general supervision, providing guidance to less experienced staff and interacting with clients to resolve audit issues. The role emphasizes professional development and the integration of personal and professional life, fostering a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and various engagements.
• Analyze financial statement data and draw logical conclusions.
• Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidence.
• Research and analyze pertinent clients, industry, and technical matters.
• Work with a team of up to 5 fellow staff members and coach newer staff members under supervision.
• Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
• Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of financial statements and identify potential points for improvement.
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data and relationships.
• Update managers and seniors of job status and assurance issues in a timely manner.
• Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned assurance areas.
• Know and apply specialized knowledge of AICPA rules, regulations, and applicable state regulations.
• Understand and comply with the Firm's quality control policy.
• Organize, analyze, and communicate with both fellow staff and client personnel in a professional manner.
• Work toward completion of CPA certification.
• Actively seek out feedback to develop self-awareness and address development areas.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum 1 year of Public Accounting experience, including experience on audit engagements.
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Ability to research and analyze technical issues independently as requested.
• Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and document management letter comments.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays