Fall 2027 Audit Associate, Pennsylvania

About the Role

Support audit and assurance engagements while developing an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, financial reporting processes, and assurance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures, including gathering and analyzing financial information, substantive testing and control testing.
• Prepare clear workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards.
• Use firm-approved audit, data analysis, workflow, and collaboration technologies to complete assigned work.
• Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to obtain information, resolve routine questions, and maintain well-supported documentation.
• Complete assigned work accurately and on time, communicating progress, questions, and potential issues promptly.
• Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen technical knowledge, professional judgment, business acumen, and work quality.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to quality and exceptional client service.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise sound professional judgment in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Firm-approved audit, data analysis, workflow, and collaboration technologies.
• Curiosity, openness and experience with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution.
• Must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon hire in state of employment or a state with reciprocity.
• Foundational accounting knowledge relevant to assigned work with appropriate supervision and review.
• Ability to apply academic concepts, ask thoughtful questions, and use feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and document findings clearly and accurately, and escalate questions appropriately.
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and apply feedback.
• Effective and respectful collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
• Organization, time management, attention to detail, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to quality and responsive client service.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience

• No prior professional experience is required.
• Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience is preferred.

Certifications / Licensure

• Eligibility to pursue, or demonstrated progress toward eligibility for, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.

Work Environment

• Full time.
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods.
• This role operates in a hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance.

Compensation

• Philadelphia, PA: pay rate range is $68,400 to $84,600.
• Lehigh Valley, PA: pay rate range is $68,400 to $84,600.
• Pittston, PA: pay rate range is $65,000 to $80,400.