STARTING PAY CAN BE RAISED DEPENDING ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE. Job Qualifications. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting (or similar program). 3-5 years of public accounting experience specifically in audit. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred but not required. In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and financial reporting standards. Moderate to exceptional ex...