ASSOCIATE, AUDIT - SHARED SERVICE CENTER Individuals at this level normally have a college degree with a major in accounting or a business field. These individuals will have zero to three years’ experience which may include an internship. Responsibilities Become familiar with firm policies and procedures Understand the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPA Exhibit (or develop) skills and characteristics delineated in the Firm’s Evaluation Forms Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and the AICPA, as well as those of the GAO, GASB, and PCAOB, if applicable Become proficient at preparing financial statements Obtain exposure to the various types of financial statement engagements/tasks Assume responsibility for unaudited financial statement engagements or segments/tasks of audits under the supervision of more experienced staff Interact with core engagement teams and lower‑level client personnel in an intelligent and professional manner Obtain an understanding of the client’s business and industry as well as a working knowledge of the client’s system cycles and account balances that are within the scope of specifically assigned tasks Obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work Perform substantive and analytical auditing procedures in assigned areas/tasks Prepare working papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached Be alert to the proper and consistent application of accounting principles in performing audit procedures Assist in the preparation of financial statement and footnotes Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management Manage time within limits of budgets and provide real‑time feedback to the immediate supervising person Direct and coach less experienced Associates Qualifications Recent college graduates or students in their last year of school are encouraged to apply; no accounting experience required Oral and written communication skills in English Strong organizational and analytical abilities Ability to work well in a team environment CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr