Assurance Services Associate I (Staff Auditor)

Mize CPAs Inc. just announced a merger with Aprio, effective 11/01/25. Mize was named a Top 200 Workplace for 2024 and 2025 by USA Today! We are a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Our firm works with clients in a number of industries. Aprio is an award-winning, nationally recognized business advisory and accounting firm, with a presence in 30 offices globally.

We are looking for an in-person only Assurance Services Associate I (Staff Auditor) in the Topeka or Overland Park office. Full-time availability is needed, around 2250 hours per year. After initial training of approximately 4 - 6 months, a hybrid-remote work schedule can be discussed.

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you should have experience working independently and with a team.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client
• Attends and participates in professional education including in-house industry group meetings and participates in professionally sponsored training session
• Uses the firm’s software programs to automate the process from trial balance, financial statement, and the tax return; this may include using technology to link client’s software with the firm’s software
• May be required to perform all phases of an engagement, including report writing
• Expected to read industry-specific articles and stay current with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
• Develops skills necessary to ensure quality client relationships and loyalty
• Ability to work hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned
• Occasional same day or overnight travel for work at client’s offices, meetings and seminars
  
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary with assurance team and trainer/manager; amount of time required will vary based on the individual's experience and abilities
• Individuals at this level normally have a master's or bachelor's degree with major in Accounting, or other related business field
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA licensed or eligible
• Minimum of two years' experience in external audit
• Strong project management and team management skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Proficiency in use of accounting, audit, and tax software
• Experience in delivery of quality client service
  
  

Benefits

Mize CPAs Inc./Aprio offers competitive salary and benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees. Some of the benefits include: college degree reimbursement, DTO and 8 paid Holidays per year, 401(k), fitness incentive, and parental leave.

Aprio offers hybrid-remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training for this position.

With Partner approval, Aprio will purchase the Becker review course for individuals preparing for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once. There is also a bonus for completing each section and certification!

Mize CPAs Inc./Aprio strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.