Assurance Experienced Associate
Job Summary
The Assurance Experienced Associate will prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply basic areas of GAAP as necessary, and document, validate, test, and assess various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Job Duties
Control Environment: Identifies and considers all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team; makes constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures; documents and validates the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system.
Gaap: Provides support of conclusions with authoritative literature; drafts basic sets of financial statements with disclosures; researches intermediate areas of accounting and forms an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently.
Gaas: Develops and applies an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals; applies auditing theory to various client situations; documents in line with BDO policy, identifies deviations and notifies more senior team members of the occurrence; contributes ideas/opinions to the engagement teams.
Methodology: Completes all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers; ensures assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
Research: Researches basic and intermediate accounting topics and forms an initial opinion on the treatment independently.
Other duties as required: Supervisory Responsibilities N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
Master’s in Accountancy, preferred
One (1) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
Licenses/Certifications: Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required CPA, preferred
Software: Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Experience: Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Language: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company; ability and willingness to travel, as needed; knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc); strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm; solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions; solid project management skills; individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
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