Audit Associate

Holland & Company, CPA is seeking an Audit Associate to join our accounting practice. This position is designed for an early-career accounting professional who has already taken their first steps in public accounting—whether through an entry-level position or a meaningful audit internship—and is ready for the next step in their career.

The Audit Associate will work closely with experienced accounting professionals and gain hands-on experience throughout the audit process. While audit and assurance work will be a primary responsibility, this is not an audit-only role. The successful candidate will also assist with individual and business tax return preparation and other tax-related projects as needed.

If you come to us with a strong accounting foundation, a desire to become a CPA, and real-world experience, you’ll find an opportunity to grow professionally, take on greater responsibility, and build a long-term career with our firm.

This is a hands-on position. You will develop your skills by working alongside experienced professionals on actual client engagements. We are looking for someone who is motivated to learn, takes initiative, and is committed to developing their skills and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Assist with the preparation of audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Assist with testing of account balances, transactions, and internal controls
• Assist with financial statement preparation and related audit procedures
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and resolve outstanding items
• Assist in the preparation of individual and business tax returns
• Assist with tax-related projects and research as needed
• Work with experienced accounting professionals on a variety of client engagements
• Develop proficiency with the firm's audit, tax, research, and document-management systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Entry-level public accounting experience or meaningful audit internship experience
• Actively pursuing CPA license or working toward satisfying the education and examination requirements for CPA license
• Strong accounting fundamentals
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable communicating directly with clients
• Willingness to work in both audit and tax

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:

• Engagement Manager
• GoFileRoom
• Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting software
• Checkpoint Tools for PPC
• PPC Smart Practice Aids
• Professional tax preparation software
• Microsoft Excel

We recognize that an early-career professional may not have experience with every system we use. Familiarity with these programs is helpful, but a strong accounting foundation, initiative, professional judgment, and the ability to learn in a hands-on environment are more important.

CPA & Graduate School

We are particularly interested in candidates who are actively pursuing CPA license. If you are currently enrolled in a graduate accounting or taxation program, we are willing to provide reasonable scheduling flexibility to accommodate your class schedule while you continue gaining professional experience.

About Holland & Company, CPA

Founded in 1973, Holland & Company, CPA is a New Jersey accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals throughout New Jersey and beyond. For more than five decades, we have built our reputation on technical expertise, responsiveness, sound professional judgment, and long-term client relationships.

Our professionals work with a diverse client base ranging from closely held and family-owned businesses to multi-state companies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Our practice encompasses tax, accounting, audit, and consulting services, providing exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and accounting matters.

For an early-career accountant, Holland & Company offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced professionals, take on meaningful responsibilities, develop experience across both audit and tax, and build a long-term career while working toward CPA licensure.

Pay: $45,760.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,760 - $55,000