Assurance Experienced Associate

About the role

The Assurance Experienced Associate will prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply basic areas of GAAP, and document, validate, test, and assess various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. The work schedule is sporadic and fluctuating.

Responsibilities

• Control Environment:
  • Identify and consider all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of the engagement team.
  • Make constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Document and validate the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems.
• GAAP:
  • Provide support for conclusions with authoritative literature.
  • Draft basic sets of financial statements with disclosures.
  • Research intermediate areas of accounting and form an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently.
• GAAS:
  • Develop and apply an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, audit skepticism, and BDO audit manuals.
  • Apply auditing theory to various client situations.
  • Document in line with BDO policy, identify deviations, and notify senior team members for approval.
  • Apply knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notify senior team members.
  • Contribute ideas and opinions to engagement teams.
• Methodology:
  • Complete appropriate documentation of BDO work papers.
  • Ensure assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
• Research:
  • Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and form an initial opinion on the treatment independently.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, required.
• Master’s in Accountancy or equivalent, preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years of prior experience in public or private accounting, required.
• Accounting-based internship, beneficial.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion, required.
• CPA, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools, beneficial.

Skills

• Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating audit stages for basic public and/or private companies.
• 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 for professionals at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
• Solid analytical and diagnostic skills to break down complex issues and implement resolutions.
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid project management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Pay

• California: $79,000 - $86,000
• Colorado: $68,000 - $72,000
• Illinois: $74,000 - $80,000
• Maryland: $72,000 - $78,000
• Minnesota: $70,000 - $74,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $75,000 - $80,000
• Washington: $68,000 - $80,000

Benefits

BDO offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing beneficial ownership and a stake in the firm’s success.
• Additional benefits subject to eligibility requirements. Learn more about BDO Total Rewards.

About Us

At BDO, we prioritize strong relationships, supporting one another, our clients, and communities with care, curiosity, and commitment. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally. BDO is an ESOP company, fostering an ownership mindset that strengthens connections to one another, clients, and the future we build together.