Description
Why Work With Our Kingsport Team
As an Associate , you will work directly with a team of seasoned professional accountants to support Brown Edwards' clients. The successful Associate candidate will be on track to obtain their CPA designation. You will be assigned a mentor who will guide your professional development as your career progresses with Brown Edwards. This is an exciting opportunity for you to leverage your accounting expertise and skill set to grow a top 100 accounting firm.
What Your Day Looks Like

• Review adequacy of clients' internal control systems, document the system for internal files, and perform testing to verify the accuracy of the data provided
• Import various data sets including working trial balances from clients' files to Brown Edwards' workpaper files
• Prepare workpapers, posts entries to working trial balance, and prepare drafts of clients' financial statements

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related field
• Working towards CPA designation
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and financial statement disclosures
• Understanding of corporate, partnership, and individual tax laws

What You Can Expect From Brown Edwards

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA, and 401K retirement savings plan
• Annual compensation adjustments based on individual and firm performance
• Profit sharing program
• Flexible work arrangements including Dress for Your Day policy
• Financial support for continuing education programs and professional certifications
• Large firm resources with a small firm team based work environment
• Community outreach programs to support and serve local Brown Edwards communities

Brown Edwards Core Values
Quality Integrity Professionalism Enthusiasm Innovation
EEO
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