Job Title: Audit/Assurance Associate
Position Summary:
415 Group is seeking an Audit/Assurance Associate to join our team. This is an entry-level role ideal for a recent graduate or someone beginning their career in public accounting. The associate will work closely with senior team members to support audit engagements and gain hands-on experience in assurance services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and execution of audit and assurance engagements
- Perform audit procedures, including testing and documentation
- Prepare and organize workpapers in accordance with firm standards
- Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or areas of concern
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA track preferred (or intention to pursue CPA)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Internship or exposure to audit/accounting software is a plus, but not required
Start Date:
As soon as possible, no later than year-end
Additional Information:
- This is an entry-level role; prior audit experience is not required
- Candidates with internship experience or familiarity with audit software are encouraged to apply
415 Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all individuals and will make every effort to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA track preferred (or intention to pursue CPA)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Internship or exposure to audit/accounting software is a plus
What We Do
Proudly located in Canton and Alliance, Ohio, 415 Group is a certified public accounting, business consulting and IT services firm. Established in 1981, we provide comprehensive solutions to businesses and individuals across Northeast Ohio. From publicly traded companies to local nonprofits, our experience and expertise spans across a variety of industries. We offer solutions tailored to fit your needs including audit and assurance services, tax planning and compliance, business valuation, forensic accounting, as well as IT outsourcing. Our approach goes beyond the numbers to the heart of your business. As strategists, our goal is to ensure the financial welfare and profitability of your company. We establish lasting relationships with our clients rooted in trust and a deep understanding of their financial needs. As a member of CPAmerica, Inc and Crowe Global, one of the largest networks of CPA firms in the United States, we provide the personalized service of a local firm with the vast resources of a global organization. As one of Ohio’s top CPA firms, 415 Group has built a culture of excellence to support the success of our clients, our community and each other. We have received numerous awards including USA Today Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms, Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces, Forbes Best Tax & Accounting Firms, Inside Public Accounting Top 300 and Accounting Today's Regional Leader Great Lakes.
