Audit Associate

CBIZ

. Complete all aspects of accounting, tax and audit engagements for clients, including status updates to engagement managers and adherence to quality control standards .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting, tax, and audit engagements while effectively managing client relationships and adhering to quality control standards. Capable of training and mentoring staff, as well as leveraging industry knowledge for business development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting Engagement ManagementTax ComplianceAudit ReviewClient CommunicationStaff Training and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

AccountingTaxAuditBudget ManagementVariance AnalysisEngagement PlanningQuality Control StandardsCharge Hour GoalsClient BillingSpecialty Practice Development

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationConstructive FeedbackTeam SupervisionBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareTax SoftwareAudit ToolsEngagement Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Client EngagementPractice DevelopmentCross-Sell OpportunitiesProfessional OrganizationsBusy Season Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete all aspects of accounting, tax and audit engagements for clients, including status updates to engagement managers and adherence to quality control standards
Demonstrate understanding of clients’ businesses, including analysis and planning of client engagements
Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within requested timeframes; explain variances when needed
Achieve charge hour goals
Review associates’ accounting, tax, or auditing work and provide constructive review points
May supervise associates on engagements
Train and mentor associate staff
Assist managers or directors with the client billing process when involved
Identify and begin developing knowledge in a selected specialty practice
Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen to incorporate cross-sell opportunities into client engagements
Participate in practice development activities, including membership in qualified organizations capable of referring potential engagements
Execute administrative duties as assigned
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Must have completed at least one busy season
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Proficient use of applicable technology
Must be able to travel based on client and business needs