Audit Associate, Dual Path - Santa Clara Summer/Fall 2023
Company: KPMG
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG
provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in
today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by
delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our
culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an
inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports
our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're
consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune
Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity
Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we
are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Audit Associate for
our Dual Path Program for Audit and Accounting Advisory
Services.Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of high-quality audit and accounting
advisory services through the diligent performance of assigned
tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions
- Develop an understanding of client-specific risks through
review of financial results of the client, relevant external
information, current business trends and specific client
transactions
- Learn to prepare clear, well-structured and effective audit
documentation regarding our understanding of clients processes and
technology systems, including the flow of transactions,
identification of risk points and controls that mitigate the risk
points
- With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of
client controls and financial statement account balances with clear
explanations of procedures and results using appropriate standards
and terminology; identify potential misstatements and control
deficiencies when performing testing procedures and escalate as
appropriate
- Provide accounting advisory support and research to engagement
teams on non-audit clients, including implementation assistance
with new accounting standards; support the use of enabling
technologies on engagement teams, which includes effective risk
assessment, data extractions, statistical-based sampling procedures
and related analyses
- Identify process improvements and efficiencies as part of KPMGs
continuous improvement culture; support project management
activities by assessing and reporting status, tracking deliverables
and coordinating action items; adhere to the Firms Values and Code
of ConductQualifications:
- Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have
completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months:
Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent
program from an accredited college or university
- Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to
be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal
place of business (the state in which the office is located) for
this position, with completion of required academic credits prior
to the start date for this position
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
- Completion of a KPMG audit or advisory internship or equivalent
experience
- Coursework or minor in information systems, software
engineering, computer science or data and analytics preferred;
experience with data analysis tools and techniques such as Alteryx
or Power BI preferred
- Demonstrated quality service mindset and foundational knowledge
of technical accounting and financial reporting standards;
knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong technical aptitude, critical thinking and research
skills; ability to navigate various computer applications,
including MS Office (emphasis on Excel); aptitude to quickly learn
KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
- Strong communication, time management and relationship-building
skills; able to employ sound professional judgment and professional
skepticism; flexible and adaptable team player; leadership
experience and resourceful in delivering high quality work; ability
to demonstrate project management skills is a plus
- Work location may be in the office but will typically be at
client sites, some of which may require travel and
overnight/extended stay (varies by office); Audit professionals may
have the opportunity to work virtually/remotely in the U.S.
depending on business needs
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for
employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP
will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this
opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1,
E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based
visa).KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers
a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an
affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with
all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment
and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other category protected by
applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains
further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal,
state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or
agencies please.At KPMG, any partner or employee must be fully
vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to any KPMG
office, client site or KPMG event. In some circumstances,
individuals who are not fully vaccinated may also be required to
have a reasonable accommodation to not be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19.
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