BDO USA
Assurance Associate - Fall 2026 (St. Louis)
BDO USA, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Overview
Assurance Associate - Fall 2026 (St. Louis) at BDO USA. Responsibilities and qualifications for the role are described below. Responsibilities
Prepare financial statements with disclosures and apply basic areas of GAAP as necessary. Document, validate, test, and assess various internal control systems. May be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements. Travel as needed to meet firm and client needs. Job Duties
Control Environment: identify and consider applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations as part of the engagement team; contribute to improving client internal controls and accounting procedures; document and validate the operating effectiveness of the client\'s internal control system. GAAP: apply governing principles to client transactions; provide support of conclusions with authoritative literature; draft basic sets of financial statements with disclosures; research intermediate areas of accounting and form an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently. GAAS: apply professional standards and communicate understanding and application on engagements; develop auditing knowledge, apply audit theory to client situations, document in line with policy, notify senior team members for approvals, and identify when testing should be expanded or reduced. Methodology: use BDO standards to guide delivery of services; complete appropriate work papers; ensure work complies with BDO methodology and requirements. Research: seek information from authoritative sources and draw conclusions; research basic and intermediate accounting topics and form initial opinions independently; perform other duties as required. Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required; OR bachelor’s degree in another focus area with CPA certification, required. Master’s in Accountancy, preferred. Experience
Leadership experience, preferred. Accounting-based internship, preferred. License/Certifications
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required. Actively pursuing completion of CPA exams, preferred. Software
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, required. Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow instructions as directed. Ability to work effectively in a team setting. Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, required. Takes appropriate actions without being asked. Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company. Compensation and About Us
Individual salaries offered are determined after consideration of qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. California Range: $85,000 - $90,000; Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000; Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000; Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000; Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000; Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000; New Jersey Range: $74,000 - $82,000; NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000; Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000; Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000. About Us: Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career; we offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture centers on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that shares in growth and value with our U.S. team. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders and to helping clients navigate challenges and opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Assurance Associate - Fall 2026 (St. Louis) at BDO USA. Responsibilities and qualifications for the role are described below. Responsibilities
Prepare financial statements with disclosures and apply basic areas of GAAP as necessary. Document, validate, test, and assess various internal control systems. May be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements. Travel as needed to meet firm and client needs. Job Duties
Control Environment: identify and consider applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations as part of the engagement team; contribute to improving client internal controls and accounting procedures; document and validate the operating effectiveness of the client\'s internal control system. GAAP: apply governing principles to client transactions; provide support of conclusions with authoritative literature; draft basic sets of financial statements with disclosures; research intermediate areas of accounting and form an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently. GAAS: apply professional standards and communicate understanding and application on engagements; develop auditing knowledge, apply audit theory to client situations, document in line with policy, notify senior team members for approvals, and identify when testing should be expanded or reduced. Methodology: use BDO standards to guide delivery of services; complete appropriate work papers; ensure work complies with BDO methodology and requirements. Research: seek information from authoritative sources and draw conclusions; research basic and intermediate accounting topics and form initial opinions independently; perform other duties as required. Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required; OR bachelor’s degree in another focus area with CPA certification, required. Master’s in Accountancy, preferred. Experience
Leadership experience, preferred. Accounting-based internship, preferred. License/Certifications
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required. Actively pursuing completion of CPA exams, preferred. Software
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, required. Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow instructions as directed. Ability to work effectively in a team setting. Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, required. Takes appropriate actions without being asked. Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company. Compensation and About Us
Individual salaries offered are determined after consideration of qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. California Range: $85,000 - $90,000; Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000; Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000; Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000; Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000; Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000; New Jersey Range: $74,000 - $82,000; NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000; Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000; Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000. About Us: Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career; we offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture centers on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that shares in growth and value with our U.S. team. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders and to helping clients navigate challenges and opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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