Accounting & Assurance Associate - Tucson

Job Description Our team is growing!We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Accounting & Assurance Associate to join our A&A team.BeachFleischman is Arizona's largest locally-owned public accounting firm and one of the Top 200 largest CPA firms in the United States. With offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as Nogales, Phoenix, and Tucson, Arizona, we provide comprehensive accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory services domestic and international businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs.Position OverviewThe A&A Associate assists in the preparation of audit work papers and conducts field work under the supervision of senior staff. Under the supervision of a CPA, Associates are expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion when preparing audit work papers, as well as in conducting field work, based on their knowledge of accounting rules.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists in preparation of audit work papersCompletes analytical review procedures including documentation of expectation, results and conclusions for a simple review, and works with clients (as necessary) to obtain information and communicate review proceduresCommunicates with senior staff regarding assignment statusDrafts financial statements and notes for a simple compilation or reviewPerforms assigned audit procedures for specific accounts and transactions under the supervision of more experienced staffLearns and understand the rules, requirements, and code of conduct of the AICPA, and the authoritative literature established by the FASB and GASBObtains a working knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques and the various research sources, and performs research utilizing those techniquesProvides assistance to senior accounting staffPerforms other accounting services and duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to learn complex tax software systemsAbility to use 10-keyMust have strong written and verbal communication skillsMust have strong organizational and analytical skillsQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent degree as determined by the management committee, requiredMaster's Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred150 credit hours with 30 upper division accounting credits preferred0 to 3 years experience in public accountingCPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CPA examWe proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package that supports your overall well-being, career development opportunities, and much more. Learn more by visiting our Careers Page.