PDR Audit Associate

Are you an accounting student and or a current experienced professional looking for a full-time opportunity in audit? As an Audit Associate at PDR, you will immediately begin using your critical thinking abilities with your team and clients to solve problems as well as utilizing your social skills and begin building relationships with clients. PDR is dedicated to providing you with opportunities with a variety of clients and a variety of industries that will assist you in not only jumpstarting your career but to also begin enhancing your technical skills of which will strengthen the foundation of your career. When you choose to be a member of the PDR Audit team you will be coached by our experienced management personnel. As you continue to develop your skill set, there is ample opportunity to assume greater responsibility and communicate your determination for your career path. Primary Responsibilities: • Participate on annual audits, reviews, and compilation engagements with a variety of clients. • Participate on all aspects of a financial statement audit and begin assisting in planning of the engagements. • Completes work papers to document and conclude on specific audit areas • Assist in various data extraction and analysis procedures • Participates with audit team members in the engagement planning process • Assists with preparing financial statements • Participate in client meetings, promoting partnership and collaboration with various engagement tasks, and work with an audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit processes. What we look for in our associates: • Effective time management • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to work well with a team as well as independently • Close attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Accounting • Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam and or have CPA certification is a plus • Proficiency in Microsoft Office **1 to 2 years of recent relevant public accounting external public accounting would preferred. PDR CPAs is a local Tampa Bay firm which prides itself on our 50+ years of local service. Our emphasis is on the continued growth of our regional, national and international CPA firm service offerings. Our BDO Alliance membership provides us with the resources of a worldwide leader in Assurance, Tax & Consulting services. Being a local firm gives us the advantage of flexibility which allows us to be proactive in assisting our employees with their professional growth. We offer a culture that allows for self-starters to develop a career path that is dynamic and individualized. We seek continuous employee input to further improve our culture and make PDR CPAs an excellent company to work and grow in. A better work-life balance for our professionals Our entrepreneurial culture allows us to be creative in tailoring career opportunities and compensation to individual needs. Our professionals are empowered through our distributed decision-making process We place great importance on providing an office environment that meets the needs of our employees and a work schedule that provides them the quality of life they deserve. Benefits include: • Minimum of 16 Days PTO • 9 Paid Holidays • Group Healthcare • Dental/Vision Insurance Options • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Long & Short Term Disability Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match • Tension Tamers Program • Fitness Reimbursement • Firm Paid CPE/Dues/Licenses • Marketing Referral Bonus • Flex Time