Audit & Assurance Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

You chart the course; we help you lift off. At YHB, we aren't limited by small-firm constraints or stuck in the big-firm mentality. Our culture is based on relationships between our teams and our clients. We aim to hire great people who want to take ownership of their careers while we help to provide the tools for success. Assurance Associates are responsible for assisting in the completion of all engagements that they have been assigned. They should complete all assigned tasks in a timely, efficient manner and actively search for additional responsibilities when time permits; to become fluent with the Assurance process and methodology.

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Expertise and Work Quality

• Possess an intermediate level of understanding related to Assurance and accounting principles.
• Follow YHB guidance regarding secure use of hardware, software, and client information.
• Maintain proficiency and identify efficiency with relevant firm technical resources and computer applications. Demonstrate effective use of these resources and use file and workpaper organization techniques.
• Demonstrate a commonsense approach to problem solving, clearly identifying issues and / or problems as they arise and bringing them to the attention of the Assurance Supervisor and / or Manager.
• Develop a clear understanding of the engagement objective to perform necessary procedures.
• Listen carefully to instructions, take notes, ask questions, and seek clarification of instructions and assignments.
• Prepare workpapers that are neat, organized, and cross-referenced, in accordance with YHB procedures.
• Apply professional skepticism to the audit.
• Complete specific tasks, reports, and deliverables within assigned timeframes and budget.
• Document procedures performed, and conclusions reached.
• Prepare complete workpapers in conformity with standards including adequate supporting documentation, tick mark, and workpaper cross references.
• Ensure assigned sections have been completed, including after leaving the client site.
• Assist the Assurance Supervisor with wrap-up through the completion of the engagement.
• Gain proficiency in developing analytics and a willingness to understand the analytics produced.
• Begin to develop an understanding of control processes and identifying internal control weaknesses.
• Clear any review comments received from the engagement Supervisor and / or Manager.
• Increase technical knowledge based on primary niche industry.

Client Management and Service

Business Development

Personal Participation and Professional Development

Leading and Developing Others

Required Education and Experience

Benefits & Perks

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. That is why YHB is investing in our people and fostering a supportive, rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you will enjoy :

Competitive Compensation & Rewards :

Comprehensive Health & Wellness :

Professional Development :

Work-Life Balance :

Engaging Work Culture :

YHB is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business!