Audit Associate

Job Description

Audit Associate | PKF O’Connor Davies

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at PKF O’Connor Davies, located in Providence, RI. For over a century, PKF O’Connor Davies has been a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm, building a global presence and a reputation for deep industry expertise and a personalized approach. The firm is dedicated to providing exceptional service and fostering long-term client relationships built on trust and integrity, helping organizations and individuals confidently navigate complex financial challenges. Central to PKF O’Connor Davies is its culture, valuing team members as its greatest asset. The firm invests in their growth through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning, promoting a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovation is encouraged. As an Audit Associate, you will be integral to the assurance practice, directly assisting with critical audit engagements for commercial clients across a variety of industries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Providence, RI

• Team: Assurance practice
• Mission: Assist with audit engagements for commercial clients across various industries to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute Engagements: Assist in the execution of audit and assurance engagements for commercial clients.
• Conduct Procedures: Perform audit procedures, including testing, documentation, and analysis of financial data.
• Prepare Workpapers: Prepare workpapers in accordance with firm standards and professional guidelines.
• Communicate Findings: Identify and communicate audit issues to senior team members, and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Client Communication: Interact professionally with clients and respond to information requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university.
• Experience: 1-2 years of progressive auditing experience in public accounting. Proven experience working with clients of varying sizes and industries.
• Skills: Possess strong technical knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant auditing standards. Demonstrate robust analytical abilities, strong organizational skills to manage tasks and documentation, and excellent communication skills for professional client interactions and team collaboration. Exhibit the capacity to work effectively within a collaborative team environment, valuing diverse perspectives, and efficiently manage multiple priorities concurrently. Be able to travel locally to client sites when required and commit to working in-office for a minimum of three days per week at the Providence, RI location.
• Bonus: CPA or progress toward certification. Commercial audit engagement experience.