Entry-Level Auditor – November 2027 Class

Job Description

Audit Entry Level Accountant 2027 | Withum

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at Withum, located in-person at one of Withum’s office locations. Withum is a place where individual talent thrives and provides endless opportunities for growth, fostering an environment where entrepreneurial energy meets inclusive teamwork for significant outcomes. This role is crucial for developing future audit professionals who will contribute to essential financial statement audits and client engagements across various industries.

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

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analysis: Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluation: Evaluate internal control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Documentation: Prepare detailed workpapers to thoroughly support audit procedures and findings.
• Testing: Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures on financial data to identify discrepancies or areas of concern.
• Collaboration: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and clarify any emerging audit issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, graduating in the upcoming academic year.
• Experience: Demonstrated academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented with robust critical thinking abilities, team-oriented with a desire for continuous learning and growth, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: Preferred 150 credit hours, prior internship experience with a public accounting firm, and experience with audit software.