Audit Associate

About the Role

KPMG is seeking an Audit Associate to join their Audit and Assurance team. This role is for Summer/Fall 2027, with multiple locations available.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to conduct financial statement audits.
• Serve the capital markets by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding objectivity and independence.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of client operations while maintaining high professional integrity.
• Develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, external information, business trends, and transactions.
• Prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding client processes and Information Technology (IT) systems, including transaction flow, risk points, and mitigating controls.
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Execute and document testing of client controls (including IT, security, programming, and governance controls) and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards.
• Identify potential misstatements and control deficiencies, escalating matters as appropriate.
• Support the execution of high-quality audits through assigned tasks and professional interactions.
• Support the use of enabling technologies in the audit, including risk assessment, data extraction, statistical and machine learning-based sampling procedures, and data analysis.
• Identify process improvements and audit efficiencies as part of KPMG's continuous improvement culture.
• Support project management activities by assessing and reporting status, tracking deliverables, and coordinating action items.
• Build and maintain professional relationships.
• Utilize a range of technologies and data analysis tools for data-driven audits, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing or completed degrees/majors: Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards, including U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI.
• Ability to quickly learn KPMG Audit tools and applications used by clients.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple tasks.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office.
• Must be able to travel to work locations using own means of transportation.
• Audit and Assurance professionals are expected to work in-person at a KPMG office or client site on an average of three days per week.
• Some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.
• Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes.
• Professional demeanor and collaborative leadership approach.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment.