Assurance Associate

Assurance Associate As an Associate in our Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the firm's dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who can provide you with direction, coaching and learning opportunities. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the business by working on various stages of the audit, including fieldwork in the areas of compliance testing, cash, accounts receivable, inventories, fixed assets, accounts payable and accruals. Typical responsibilities will include:Assisting in performing audits and review engagements Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and applying areas of GAAP Providing your input to our management leaders on suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures Maintaining relationships with and speaking to key client personnel to obtain an understanding of business operations, processes and functions Communicating with the clients' customers, creditors, banks and related parties concerning audit issues Documenting work completed by preparing workpapers