Audit Associate

Job Description

Audit Associate | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Doeren Mayhew, located in Troy, MI. Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest U.S. tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the nation, headquartered in Troy with over 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, the firm is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms. This Audit Associate role is crucial for delivering high-quality audit, review, and compilation services to a diverse client base, contributing directly to the firm’s successful growth and its commitment to providing comprehensive financial and advisory services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Troy, MI

• Team: Member of an engagement team, working with clients and associates.
• Mission: To actively participate in and lead various phases of audit, review, and compilation engagements, ensuring thorough financial analysis, compliance with standards, and effective problem resolution for a broad spectrum of clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ProSystem Engagement (a plus).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Service & Engagement Leadership: Work as a collaborative member of an engagement team, serving a diverse client base across industries such as manufacturing, construction, dealerships, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, retail, and restaurant, while participating in and progressively leading all phases of an audit, review, or compilation.
• Financial Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and meticulously review essential financial statements, detailed workpapers, specific audit programs, and comprehensive management reports.
• Internal Control Analysis: Critically review, assess, and analyze client internal controls, actively identifying and resolving discrepancies and problems that may arise during engagements.
• Risk Management & Client Advisory: Work closely with clients and fellow associates to identify and thoroughly understand engagement risk assessments, develop mitigating risk recommendations, and maintain active communication to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables effectively.
• Firm Development & Process Improvement: Present new ideas and suggest improvements to current processes and tasks to help achieve both firm and departmental goals, while also seeking opportunities to participate in business development and begin building a professional network of referral sources.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preparing for an early career role within public accounting.
• Experience: Prior experience in audit is preferred, and experience performing financial, operational, or system audits is desired. The role requires the ability to travel up to 30%.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities, strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, and the ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
• Bonus: CPA License preferred, CPA-eligible, or possessing a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam in place; experience with ProSystem Engagement is a plus.