Assurance Associate – CPA Candidate Role

About the role

Put yourself on track to become a principal in our firm. As part of the DHJJ team you will collaborate with colleagues—whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams—working on in‑depth accounting issues while continuously enhancing your skills. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

Key responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to prepare financial statement workpapers with neat and accurate work as part of a team with coaching and supervision.
• Develop an understanding of client businesses and use this knowledge to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions.
• Effectively plan and organize own work with direction to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed‑upon timeframes.
• Communicate directly with clients, responding to them in a timely and professional manner at the direction of managers and principals.
• Participate in initiatives to recruit talented people by speaking with potential candidates at career forums.
• Undertake research to support sales and marketing initiatives.

Required profile

• CPA candidate who enjoys helping clients and collaborating with co‑workers to solve unique situations.
• Motivated to advance a career and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Required skills

• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work under deadlines.
• Particular attention to detail.

What we offer

• Hybrid work environment with flexible schedules.
• CPA exam incentives and referral bonuses.
• Group health, dental, vision, and HSA/FSA benefits.
• Employer‑paid long‑ and short‑term disability, paid parental leave, and life insurance.
• 12½ paid holidays, PTO starting at 15 days, and a 401(k) profit‑sharing plan with a discretionary 3% employer contribution.
• Paid society memberships, training, continuing education, and discretionary performance bonuses.