Audit Associate

Overview: Who We Are Eide Bailly is one of the top 25 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation.
We have over 40 offices in 15 states across the Midwest and western United States and offer our staff and Partners the opportunity to serve a variety of industries.
Founded in 1917, our culture is the foundation of who we are, and we pride ourselves on supporting our employees to help them achieve their goals and pursue their interests both in the office and at home.
At Eide Bailly, we are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do, and, most importantly, having fun while we do it! Why You'll Love Working Here At Eide Bailly, we believe respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.
Our culture focuses on collaboration to achieve career growth.
Innovation is highly encouraged, which is where programs like our EB Xchange originate.
This program allows interested tax and audit employees to complete a rotation into a specialty area.
We promote happy employees by making work-life balance a priority and being actively involved in our communities.
Our dedication to service can be seen through the Firm's decision to match charitable donations made by employees as well as providing opportunities to volunteer throughout the year.
Most importantly, we like to have fun! We offer a professional and fun work environment with frequent lunch and learns, socials, contests, outings, and other events.
Responsibilities: Typical Day in the Life A typical day in the life of an Audit Associate with Eide Bailly might include the following: Initiate kickoff meeting with main client and determine timelines, goals and expectations of an engagement.
Lead the engagement meeting with audit team members and share your knowledge from the client call.
This is where you will set timelines, assign roles and determine goals for the audit.
Set some time aside in your busy day to research business trends related to clients and apply this knowledge to clients' solutions while professionally representing the Firm.
Conduct fraud interviews on an as-needed basis with the CEO, accountants, and other employees.
Provide financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Coach staff, train on areas of audit, and collaborate on how to best handle aspects of the engagement.
Network, build relationships, and attract new clients or business to the Firm.
Attend training seminars, professional development and networking events.
Qualifications: Who You Are Well-rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
Valid Certified Public Accountant License or working toward obtaining a CPA license required In addition to all of this, you have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and have 1-2 years of experience in public accounting audit work, experience in auditing for construction contractors is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.
Benefits and Compensation Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay.
Eide Bailly complies with all local and state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges.
Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Beyond base salary, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) profit sharing; life and disability insurance; a lifestyle spending account; certification incentives; education assistance; and a referral program.
For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.
What to Expect Next We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals.
In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
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