Audit Associate (Entry level)

Join a nationally recognized advisory firm where credibility is the point. Han Group serves sophisticated nonprofit organizations nationwide, including universities, industry associations, major charities, and private foundations. For more than 17 years, Han Group has partnered with 500 nonprofits, providing the assured financial credibility required by organizations operating under heightened responsibility, scrutiny, and public trust.

Nonprofit tax, audit, advisory, and fiscal management are uniquely complex. That complexity is why Han Group exists. While many firms apply their expertise across a broad range of industries, Han Group has made a deliberate choice to serve nonprofits exclusively. This purposeful focus allows our team to attend to nuances others may miss, anticipate challenges before they arise, and deliver services intentionally designed for mission-driven organizations.

What sets Han Group apart is our empathetic, connective approach to problem-solving. We translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insight and build trust by understanding both the work and the people behind it.

Position Summary

Join Han Group’s Audit and Assurance team. Audit is foundational to the financial credibility Han Group provides. Our nonprofit clients rely on audited financial statements to meet regulatory requirements, maintain public trust, and demonstrate responsible stewardship to boards, donors, grantors, and other stakeholders. Han Group’s audit work is grounded in technical rigor, independence, and a deep understanding of nonprofit operations. We approach audits not as a checklist exercise, but as a disciplined process that reinforces transparency, accountability, and confidence in financial reporting.

The Audit Associate is responsible for assisting nonprofit audit engagements with a high level of technical competence, judgment, and professionalism. This role assists in the day-to-day audit activities, supports audit planning and risk assessment. Audit Associates play an essential role in assisting high-quality audits that reinforce financial credibility, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence for Han Group’s nonprofit clients

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist with audit engagements for nonprofit clients in accordance with applicable accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in developing and executing audit plans, including risk assessments, audit procedures, and engagement timelines.
• Support internal controls and identify opportunities to strengthen financial and operational processes.
• Support the preparation and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Communicate audit findings, issues, and recommendations clearly and professionally to clients, including translating complex financial matters into understandable terms.
• Stay current on accounting, auditing, and nonprofit industry developments to ensure audit methodologies remain relevant and effective.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, reliability, and professional judgment.
• Participate in firm initiatives, including training, mentoring, and quality assurance efforts, to support audit excellence and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure
• Strong understanding of auditing principles, standards, and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Why Work at Han Group

Han Group offers a highly specialized professional environment built on trust, rigor, and respect. As a fast-growing firm, we provide meaningful professional growth opportunities for team members who want to deepen their expertise and expand their impact. Our team develops advanced nonprofit financial and operational expertise by working closely with experienced colleagues and sophisticated nonprofit clients. We value clear thinking, accountability, and collaboration, and we believe excellence is achieved through thoughtful work, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to responsible financial stewardship.

Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Health, dental, and vision insurance: You will be eligible for the Firm’s health, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of the month following the month in which employment begins.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance: You will be eligible on the first day of the month following the month in which employment begins
• Life insurance: You will be eligible on the first day of the month following the month in which employment begins
• Flexible spending accounts: You will be eligible on the first day of the month following the month in which employment begins.
• 401(k): You will be eligible to participate after 3 months of employment
• Paid time off: We provide 13.33 hours of paid time off per month, earned on a monthly basis, which includes all sick leaves.
• Holidays: We recognize the following holidays – New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, the day before Christmas, Christmas Day, and the day before New Year’s Day.
• Annual bonus: You will be eligible for the discretionary annual bonus which will be assessed by your performance and success at the firm.