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BKD LLP Associate Audit Winter 2026 | Salt Lake City in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Are you an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility or a current associate-level professional looking for a full-time opportunity in Audit? At FORVIS, you can use your critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or apply your social skills to build rewarding business relationships. You will work with clients from a variety of industries as you develop your technical skills and strengthen the foundation on which you will build your career.
Whether you choose to start in audit or tax, you will be coached by our experienced staff and management personnel. As your skill set grows, you will assume greater responsibility and actively participate in determining your career path.
How you will contribute:
- Complete audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets
- Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
- Help draft management letter comments and the audit report
Participate in client meetings alongside FORVIS partners and managers We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
Effective time management
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
- Problem-solving attitude
- Willingness to take initiative
- Close attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines Minimum Qualifications:
Associate positions require a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting
- Associates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam or have CPA certification
- Solid technical accounting knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Early career candidates may have up to 18 months of relevant progressive audit experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate audit and public accounting experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing audit work
Applicants for positions with FORVIS must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.