Associate Audit Jan 2023|Colorado Springs

Are you an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility or a current associate-level professional looking for a full-time opportunity in Audit? At FORVIS, you can use your critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or apply your social skills to build rewarding business relationships. You will work with clients from a variety of industries as you develop your technical skills and strengthen the foundation on which you will build your career.

Whether you choose to start in audit or tax, you will be coached by our experienced staff and management personnel. As your skill set grows, you will assume greater responsibility and actively participate in determining your career path.

How You Will Contribute

• Complete audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets
• Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Help draft management letter comments and the audit report
• Participate in client meetings alongside FORVIS partners and managers

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Effective time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Problem-solving attitude
• Willingness to take initiative
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate positions require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• Associates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam or have CPA certification
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (in major and overall) preferred for college candidates
• Early career candidates may have up to 18 months of relevant progressive audit experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate audit and public accounting experience
• Applicants for positions with FORVIS must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing audit work

Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)

Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. FORVIS reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Colorado Salary Range

CO Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 59,000

CO Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 64,000