ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE

At Whittlesey, PC one of the Top accounting firms in New England, is looking for an associate to join our team and grow with us. Our Firm offers a supportive, flexible, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture to help you achieve personal and professional success.

Meaningful Work

As a member of our assurance team, you will be working in a team environment helping out clients solve their business issues in the non-profit, financial institutions, wholly owned subsidiaries, real estate, construction,  healthcare, and employee benefit plans industries.  You will be responsible for:

Assisting the team on all aspects of the audit engagement utilizing data analytics

• Interacting with clients to help obtain the information necessary to complete the engagement within the designated time frame
• Understanding and learning the audit methodology
• Establishing an effective working relationship with our clients
• Providing outstanding client service to our clients
• Developing your own internal relationships with and your Whittlesey brand
• Beginning to become involved in business development events to help identify new prospects.
• Leading your own personal development plan to contribute to your own business acumen.

Must Haves

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Entry level to three years’ experience required. CPA license preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multi-task and have excellent follow-up abilities.
• Proven ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to be flexible with respect to work schedules
• Data analytics courses or experiences
• Attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Data analytics courses/certification or experiences
• 150 hour requirement and/or master’s degree
• CPA or equivalent certification

 Join Our Team

Join our team of professionals who collaborate as well as work independently to help clients in the areas of assurance and accounting. By collaborating and working independently you will be a vital contributor to our client businesses and ultimately to their success.

Come Grow With Us

We provide one-on-one coaching and real-time feedback to develop your skill set and career. Every new hire is assigned a peer leader who will help them acclimate to the firm. We foster professional development through continuing education and challenging work. Our professional development courses are provided both locally and national through our Allinial Global affiliations. We are committed to helping you build your own personal brand as you develop and grow with us.

Benefits and Work Life Integration

Whittlesey offers a competitive subsidized benefit package including medical and dental coverage. Other benefits include LTD, STD, and life insurance, all paid entirely by the firm. Whittlesey offers a 401(k) plan that includes profit sharing and provides a generous paid time off policy starting with three weeks annually. We offer incentives for becoming credentialed including tuition reimbursement assistance.

Collaboration, community, and employee engagement are key values to our culture. We sponsor community driven and firm-wide events throughout the year and encourage team member participation. Many of our team members participate in local industry organizations, as well as play on various sports teams throughout the year. Our offices provide engaging activities throughout the year which help our team members build internal relationships.

 Whittlesey is an EEO employer