Assurance Associate

Job Description

2027 Fall Assurance Associate | Frazier & Deeter

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career Assurance Associate role within Frazier & Deeter, an accounting firm with offices across the US and the UK. As a rapidly growing organization, Frazier & Deeter delivers exceptional service to clients in various industries. This role is crucial for applying foundational accounting education to real client work, supporting the Assurance team’s mission, and contributing to the firm’s continued expansion. It offers a unique public accounting experience centered on teamwork, relationship building, and personalized support.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Multiple locations across the US and UK
• Team: Assurance team
• Mission: To apply foundational accounting education to real client work, delivering exceptional service and contributing to the firm’s rapid growth.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with senior team members and managers on diverse client engagements across various industries.
• Audit Procedures: Gain hands-on testing experience across many sections of the audit, including planning procedures, various balance sheet and income statement testing areas, and reporting procedures.
• Special Projects: Work on ad-hoc projects for the department as they arise, contributing to broader team initiatives.
• Client & Team Communication: Communicate daily with both team members and clients, fostering strong working relationships.
• On-Site Contribution: Travel to client sites and serve as an active contributor on engagement teams, building professional relationships along the way.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in accounting. This is an early-career position, and applicants must have 150 credit hours to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client sites with reliable transportation are essential for this role.
• Skills: Strong foundational skills include a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and a robust work ethic. Candidates should also demonstrate a growth mindset, eagerness to learn, and openness to receiving and delivering honest feedback.
• Bonus: A graduate degree in accounting is preferred for this role.