Audit Associate

Downtown Columbus CPA firm with a strong mid-market client base wants an Audit Associate who is eager to learn assurance from the ground up.

Highlights
- Help perform audits and reviews for manufacturers, nonprofits, and construction companies
- Test internal controls, vouch transactions, and document findings in electronic workpapers
- Get real exposure to clients early — not stuck in a back room tying out numbers
- Bachelor's in Accounting; 150-hour or CPA-eligible preferred; up to 2 years experience
- Flexible hybrid schedule and reasonable travel, mostly central Ohio
- Hiring now — interviews are being scheduled immediately

Compensation & benefits
- Base pay $62,000–$75,000 DOE
- Signing bonus available plus yearly performance bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA option
- 401(k) and profit-sharing contribution
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Generous PTO bank plus 10 paid holidays
- CPA exam reimbursement, study time, and a pass bonus; ongoing CPE paid
- Hybrid flexibility; busy-season hours are planned, not open-ended
- Firm events, mentoring program, and a visible track to Audit Senior

If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!

Keywords: Audit Associate, Staff Auditor, Assurance Associate, CPA firm, external audit, GAAP, internal controls, Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Central Ohio, Ohio

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.