Audit Associate

Audit Associate

Our firm is seeking a full-time Audit Associate to join our Grand Rapids, MI office. The Audit Associate will have the opportunity to work as a member of an engagement team serving a diverse client base of industries such as manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more. Doeren Mayhew offers a diversified experience in public accounting providing our employees with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance within their careers.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in industries such as manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, review or compilations, including planning, control analysis and testing, substantive procedures, as well as identifying and assisting clients with issues and reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, workpapers, audit programs, and management reports.
• Review, assess and analyze client internal controls.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and problems that may arise.
• Work closely with clients and associates to identify and understand engagement risk assessments and develop mitigating risk recommendations.
• Maintain active communication with engagement team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Seek opportunities to participate in business development and begin to build network of referral sources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA License preferred, CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam in place
• Prior experience in audit preferred
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits is desired
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• ProSystem Engagement experience a plus
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to travel outside the West Michigan area up to 5%; frequent local travel is required

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.