Audit Associate

Job Description

Audit Associate | Walker & Armstrong LLP

The Tone:
This is an early career Audit Associate role at Walker & Armstrong LLP, with opportunities available in both Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona offices. Walker & Armstrong LLP has a distinguished 50-year history of delivering essential audit, attest, tax, accounting, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including nonprofit, governmental, and privately-held businesses. As a firm recognized as a top mid-sized accounting firm in Arizona, we prioritize professional development and offer a supportive, technology-forward environment. This position is crucial for cultivating new talent and directly contributing to the accurate financial reporting and compliance needs of the firm’s clients, offering a clear pathway for a successful career in public accounting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Phoenix, AZ and Tucson, AZ (On-site)
• Pay: $58000–$61000 yearly
• Team: Collaborates with seniors, managers, and partners on various engagements.
• Mission: Contribute to comprehensive audit engagements by performing tests, confirming balances, and assisting with financial statement preparation for a diverse client base.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, automated accounting systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Controls Testing: Perform comprehensive tests of internal controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness.
• Balance Verification: Conduct confirmation and detailed testing of account balances and activity across various client engagements.
• Reporting Support: Provide critical assistance with the drafting of financial statements, detailed note disclosures, and other related audit reports.
• Engagement Collaboration: Work closely and collaboratively with seniors, managers, and partners on diverse audit engagements, learning and performing various aspects of the audit process.
• Technology Utilization: Enhance existing knowledge and experience by actively utilizing the latest resources and modern technology tools within a paperless environment for efficient audit execution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This early career position requires candidates to possess an accounting degree.
• Experience: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with technology and expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite. The role demands strong verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with the capacity to effectively organize projects. Approximately 25% travel is required for client engagements.
• Skills: A solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) is essential for this role.
• Bonus: Prior experience with automated accounting systems will be considered a significant advantage.