Associate - Audit (January 2027)
Miller Kaplan is a different kind of CPA firm focused on building a legacy for both clients and employees. The Associate in the Audit department is responsible for assisting with planning and administration of assignments, drafting financial statements, conducting financial audits, and verifying financial information.
Responsibilities
- Analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepares financial reports concerning operating procedures
- Inspect items in books of original entry to determine if accepted accounting procedure was followed in recording transactions
- Inspect notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks
- Participate in the planning and coordination of audits
- Perform audits
- Review data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income and expenditures
- Stay current on the latest GAAP practices and knowledge of GAAP matters
- Travel (up to 30%) to client site as needed
- Verify journal and ledger entries of cash and check payments, purchases, expenses, trial balances by examining and authenticating inventory items
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or other related field
- Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Proficient with QuickBooks
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong professional service ethic, client focused, and results driven
- Travel (up to 30%) to client site as needed
- CPA exam eligible candidates
- Prior audit or accounting work experience (Audit, Tax, and Bookkeeping)
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off: Start with 20 days and watch it grow, plus 2 extra days annually for managers.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical options include HMO, PPO, HDHP, with fully covered dental and vision for you.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts: Manage healthcare expenses conveniently with a benefits debit card.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
- Hybrid & Remote Flexibility: Work-life balance matters! Enjoy flexibility based on your role.
- Insurance Benefits: Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
- Dependent Care and Pet Insurance: Covering loved ones, furry or not, with flexible spending accounts and pet insurance.
- Bereavement Paid Time Off: Time to grieve and heal without work worries.
- Sabbatical and Personal Leave Options: Recharge and refocus with time off for personal needs.
- Social Events: Networking and unwinding at virtual and in-office firm social events.
- Community Involvement: Volunteering events that give you and your team a chance to give back and grow stronger together.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for growing our team and client base.
- Commuter Benefits: Funds for transit and parking to ease your daily commute.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for licenses, memberships, CPE allowance, and access to classes through Becker.
- Retirement Plans: Tailored 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan for your financial future.
- Support for Professional Certifications: Assistance on your journey to CPA or CFE, including study materials, exam reimbursements, and bonuses.
- Leadership Development and Mentorship: Personal and professional growth through mentorship programs and our firm’s competency model (Blueprint for Development).
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