Assurance Associate - Winter 2026 (San Jose) at BDO USA Experienced Career Site

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GAAP, GAAS, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Research, Documentation, Communication, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Curiosity, Skepticism, Client Engagement, Problem Solving

Industry

Accounting

Description

Job Summary: The Assurance Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. The Assurance Associate will be expected to travel, as needed, to meet firm and client needs. Job Duties Control Environment: Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by: Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team; Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures; Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system. GAAP: Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by: Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature; Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures; Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently GAAS: Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by: Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals Applying auditing theory to various client situations Documenting in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams Methodology: Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by: Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements Research: Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by: Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently Other duties as required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required Master’s in Accountancy, preferred Experience: Leadership experience, preferred Accounting based internship, preferred License/Certifications: Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required Actively pursuing completion of CPA exams, preferred Software: Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, required Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to follow instructions as directed Ability to work effectively in a team setting Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, required Takes appropriate actions without being asked Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. California Range: $85,000 - $90,000 Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000 Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000 Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000 Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000 Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000 New Jersey Range: $78,000 - $82,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000 Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000 Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000 Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000 Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on: Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients Empowering team members to explore their full potential Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more! *Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets Click here to find out more!

Responsibilities

The Assurance Associate will prepare financial statements, apply GAAP principles, and assess control systems. They will also document and validate internal controls and may participate in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.