Who: A detail-oriented assurance professional committed to delivering high-quality client service and growing in their technical skillset.
What: Support audit preparation, develop workpapers, analyze financial information, and provide value-added insights to clients.
When: Full-time role with chargeable hour expectations and ongoing professional development.
Where: Chattanooga, TN
Why: To contribute to accurate, efficient audit engagements while enhancing client relationships and progressing toward CPA completion.
Office Environment: A fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on accuracy, learning, and client service excellence.
Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.
Position Overview: We are seeking an Assurance Associate who will assist in planning and preparing audit workpapers, performing financial analysis, identifying client issues, and offering value-added recommendations. This role offers strong opportunities for technical growth, hands-on client interaction, and advancement within the assurance practice.
Essential Functions: ● Prepare for audits, including trial balance and lead sheet setup, creating schedules, analyzing spreadsheets, and verifying accuracy of client accounting records. ● Maintain financial updates and gain an understanding of client business operations. ● Meet budget and realization goals and support staff in meeting theirs. ● Identify client issues and clarify service responsibilities during engagements. ● Participate in staff and intern recruiting activities. ● Monitor professional developments and research technical accounting issues. ● Identify and communicate problem areas and propose solutions to managers and partners. ● Offer value-added suggestions during audits and reviews. ● Meet assigned chargeable hour goals. ● Participate in internal training as appropriate. ● Work toward completing the CPA exam if not already achieved.
Position Requirements: ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ● CPA license strongly preferred. ● Two to five years of public accounting experience preferred. ● Strong knowledge of basic accounting procedures and GAAP. ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask. ● Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.