Audit Associate II

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Why Clark Schaefer Hackett?

At Clark Schaefer Hackett, our mission is to better the lives of our clients, people, and communities. Our nonprofit practice is a core focus area of the firm, and we've made significant investments in developing industry expertise that helps mission-driven organizations thrive.

We trust our professionals to work where they can be most effective. There are no office attendance quotas or arbitrary requirements. We collaborate in the office when it makes sense, work on-site with clients when it adds value, and work from home when that's the best option. Our focus is on serving clients, supporting one another, and delivering exceptional results, not tracking where work gets done.

You'll join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional development, technical excellence, and strong client relationships. You'll have direct access to experienced leaders and subject matter experts while building specialized expertise that will benefit you throughout your career.

Our more than 500 employees operate out of offices across Ohio, Michigan, and Northern Kentucky, serving clients throughout the country. As a firm, we strive every day to live our REAL Values – Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership – in pursuit of our mission.

Benefits Include:

• 5 weeks of PTO
• Additional firm-wide shutdown week
• Robust professional development and CPA support
• Flexible hybrid work options
• Culture built on trust, respect, and collaboration

If you're looking for an opportunity to sharpen your audit skills, build meaningful client relationships, support organizations making a difference in our communities, and advance your career with one of the region's most respected public accounting and advisory firms, we'd love to hear from you. 

Job Description

Career Opportunity: Audit Associate II | Nonprofit & Employee Benefit Plan Practice with Clark Schaefer Hackett in Toledo, OH

Are you an audit professional looking to grow your career while making a meaningful impact? Do you enjoy building client relationships, developing your technical expertise, and supporting organizations that strengthen our communities? If so, we want to speak with you about our Audit Associate II opportunity!

We offer 5 weeks PTO, an additional firm-wide shutdown week, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible hybrid work options!

Clark Schaefer Hackett, one of the most highly regarded mid-market CPA and advisory firms in the country, is seeking an Audit Associate II to join our nationally recognized Nonprofit & Employee Benefit Plan Practice in a hybrid work environment .

Our Not-for-Profit Group partners with more than 700 organizations ranging from local charities to institutions with annual budgets exceeding $1 billion. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations that strengthen communities and improve lives every day, including charitable and social service agencies, healthcare providers, foundations, museums, housing programs, faith-based institutions, and professional associations.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career alongside recognized leaders in the nonprofit and employee benefit plan space while gaining meaningful, client-facing experience from day one.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for nonprofit and employee benefit plan clients.
• Assist with Single Audits for organizations receiving federal funding.
• Perform audit testing and evaluate internal controls.
• Prepare audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with engagement team members, managers, and partners.
• Develop expertise in nonprofit and employee benefit plan auditing while growing your public accounting career.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 1-3 years of audit or assurance experience.
• Understanding of audit methodology and financial statement engagements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in public accounting.
• CPA or CPA-track status is a plus but not required.
• Previous nonprofit audit experience is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

Let’s build something lasting—together. Apply online today to join a great team!