Audit Associate, Federal Practice - Summer/Fall 2022
Company: KPMG LLP
Location: Racine
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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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 to join our Audit
Services team.
**Responsibilities:**
- 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, primarily
for federal government clients
- 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
- Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the
diligent performance of assigned tasks and professional client and
engagement team interactions; support the use of enabling
technologies in the audit, which includes effective risk
assessment, data extractions, statistical-based sampling procedures
and related analyses
- Identify process improvements and audit 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 Conduct
**Qualifications:**
- 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; CPA education requirements are
determined by statute and/or rules of the state Boards of
Accountancy and vary by state/jurisdiction; alternatively,
education requirements to be a CPA can be pursued in an alternative
state (rather than the principal place of business) by providing
satisfactory documentation to the Firm that your CPA license can be
obtained in the principal place of business for this position
through reciprocity, based on either a CPA license held or CPA exam
passed in the alternative state
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
- 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
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Federal government security clearance
within a reasonable period of time, which requires U.S.
citizenship
- 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 Audit
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.
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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