Assurance Associate

Job Description

Assurance Associate – January 2027 (Miami) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at BDO USA, located in Miami, FL. BDO USA is a global accounting and advisory firm, part of an 11,077-person organization that helps clients navigate complexity in assurance, tax, and advisory services. This Assurance Associate role is crucial for preparing financial statements and assessing control systems, directly supporting clients in growing with confidence and achieving their financial goals. You will be part of a team dedicated to delivering quality services and building strong relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Miami, FL
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: Prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply GAAP, and assess control systems to ensure client financial integrity.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements with disclosures and apply basic areas of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Control Systems: Document, validate, test, and assess the operating effectiveness of clients’ various internal control systems.
• Auditing Principles: Apply auditing theory and professional standards (GAAS) to diverse client situations, utilizing BDO audit manuals.
• Accounting Research: Research basic and intermediate accounting topics, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently.
• Methodology Adherence: Complete all appropriate documentation and ensure assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, OR a Bachelor’s degree in another focus area plus CPA certification. This is an early career role.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required.
• Skills: Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team setting, and willingness to travel as needed.
• Bonus: Master’s in Accountancy, leadership experience, an accounting-based internship, actively pursuing completion of CPA exams, and a basic understanding and experience in planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit.