IT Audit Associate - Digital Risk Services

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC(doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

The role of Audit Staff is to assist in the audit process from planning and execution for clients as part of the company’s annual audit plan. Tasks will include planning the audit process, researching, reviewing current processes, and providing recommendations to enhance company policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities

    Identify issues and applies accounting principles/auditing proceduresPrepare clear, concise, and neat work papers with definitive conclusions as well as meaningful and well-written recommendations for inclusion in client correspondence

    Develop positive working relationships with all clients, demonstrating a proactive interest in understanding their business needs Always maintain confidentiality 

    Display exemplary work habits in clients’ officesBecome an effective part of the client service team by developing connections with others

    Respond to clients in a timely manner as promisedComply with the firm’s practice management procedures/systems

    Anticipate problems/issues and keep senior/manager informed of engagement status; notify senior/manager when billable hours will exceed or be under budgetAsk for timely feedback and assistance

    Collaborate to identify and sell opportunities among existing clientsParticipate in recruiting, training, and mentoring of new staff and internsRequirements 

    A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a GPA of 3.25 or higher  

    0-2 years of accounting experience (audit experience preferred) CPA certification or significant progress toward certification 

    Strong time and work management skills Ability to work in a team environment 

    Strong oral and written communication skills; effective

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s

    flexible work schedules16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 

    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counselingone-on-one professional coaching

    Leadership and career development programsaccess to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERSNotice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.

ADA REQUIREMENTSThe physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is:    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephoneRequired to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusCognitive/Mental RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

    Use written and oral communication skills. Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 

    Observe and interpret situations. Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; andInteract with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.