Audit Associate

Job Description

Audit Associate | Solomon Page

The Tone:
This is a temp-to-perm Audit Associate role at a well-established client company of Solomon Page, located in White Plains, NY. The organization is seeking a dedicated individual to join their finance team, contributing significantly to maintaining financial accuracy and compliance. This position is vital for supporting crucial audit processes and internal control reviews, directly impacting the reliability of financial reporting and ensuring adherence to established accounting principles. The Audit Associate’s work will provide foundational support for sound financial operations within the company, facilitated through Solomon Page’s commitment to connecting talent with reputable opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Temp to Perm
• Location: In-person, White Plains, NY
• Pay: $65000 yearly
• Mission: Support financial audits and internal control reviews to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Excel, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Support: Assist in performing financial audits and internal control reviews.
• Financial Transactions: Post and process journal entries related to audit adjustments.
• Account Reconciliation: Analyze and reconcile various accounts, transactions, and financial statements.
• Issue Resolution: Research and resolve discrepancies identified during financial analysis.
• Data Management: Support data entry and documentation processes critical for audit trails.
• Reporting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of audit reports and findings.
• Financial Reporting Cycle: Participate in month-end close and broader financial reporting processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related academic field. Candidates must possess a fundamental understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), core auditing principles, and established financial reporting standards to effectively analyze financial data and contribute to audit integrity.
• Experience: Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and report generation, alongside familiarity with common accounting software packages essential for processing financial transactions and managing records.
• Skills: Exhibit strong analytical capabilities to dissect complex financial data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies, coupled with keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate findings, collaborate effectively with internal teams, and document audit processes clearly.
• Bonus: Display the ability to thrive and contribute productively within a demanding and rapidly evolving work environment, adapting quickly to new tasks and priorities while maintaining high performance standards.