Audit Associate

About the role

Donovan Certified Public Accountants has been serving businesses for over 50 years, earning recognition as one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work and being included on IBJ’s Fast 25 list. Our mission is to attract, develop, and empower a beloved team that serves their clients with excellence.

Why Donovan?

• A culture where every voice matters
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Challenging, meaningful work
• The ability to make an impact on the lives of our clients
• Firm-sponsored community involvement

What you'll do

• Identify potential audit issues during engagements and communicate observations clearly to the team lead or senior
• Perform internal control walkthroughs and assist in documenting Internal Control memorandums
• Execute assigned compliance testing procedures and build knowledge of major compliance requirements
• Prepare draft financial statements, footnotes, and other required audit reports for review
• Utilize firm audit software and standardized workpapers to document procedures performed
• Apply audit methodologies, including risk assessment, sampling, and substantive testing
• Collaborate effectively with engagement team members and take ownership of discrete sections of the audit
• Gain exposure to Single Audit engagements and develop proficiency in government and compliance-related auditing

Key Success Factors

• Quality of work output (on-time and accurate delivery)
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Cooperative team player
• Ability to apply skills learned in one client setting to similar situations with other clients
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Client-centric approach to all matters - positive telephone, email, and other communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial field preferred
• Started the process of obtaining a CPA license; having sat for and/or passed at least one section of the exam is preferred
• 12 to 18 months of experience in public accounting preferred