Entry-Level Audit Professional

Job Description

Audit Entry Level Accountant 2027 | Withum

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Withum, located in one of the firm’s office locations. Withum is a professional services firm dedicated to fostering talent, offering extensive opportunities for growth, and achieving exponential results through entrepreneurial energy and inclusive teamwork. This role is crucial as it launches an audit career, enabling new graduates to gain hands-on experience in financial statement audits and client engagements across various industries. It provides a foundational understanding of auditing processes and practices within a supportive team environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, one of Withum’s office locations
• Pay: $62000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Reports to a Manager or Partner as part of an audit team
• Mission: To launch an audit career by gaining hands-on experience in financial statement audits, internal control evaluations, and client engagements across diverse industries.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, audit software, data analytics tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Review client accounting records and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate: Assess internal control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with GAAS through various audit procedures.
• Prepare: Develop detailed workpapers that effectively support audit procedures and findings.
• Perform: Conduct substantive testing and analytical procedures on financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
• Communicate: Interact with clients to gather necessary information, clarify audit issues, and present findings professionally.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, graduating in the upcoming academic year.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required for this early career role.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented with critical thinking skills, team-oriented with a desire to learn and grow, proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher, 150 credit hours, prior internship experience with a public accounting firm, and experience with audit software.