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Are you a detail-oriented, inquisitive minded individual who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions? At Deloitte, we provide audit services using an approach designed to provide the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of our clients. As a full-time audit professional, you'll design and execute audit procedures based on your understanding of the client's business, the risks it faces, and its internal control processes. You'll gain exposure to a variety of industries and business models to increase your understanding of how organizations operate.

Recruiting for this role ends on September 23, 2026.

Work You'll Do

You'll use your knowledge and analytical mind-set to audit client financials, transactions, and internal control processes. You'll work independently as well as collaborate with a diverse group of Audit & Assurance professionals to deliver our client services. You will use our cutting-edge audit tools and technologies that use artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations and process flow automation to perform data interrogation and analysis of client data to share a dynamic picture that provides meaningful insights to the client.

You'll have the opportunity to work across our Audit and Assurance offerings - including Audit, Specialized Assurance, Accounting & Reporting, Controls, and Internal Audit - bringing together diverse skills, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits, assurance reports, and insights that shape how organizations report and operate. You will build adaptable, transferable skillsets that are critical for future leaders as the profession evolves.

As a Financial Statement Audit professional, you will:

• Work alongside experienced audit professionals to deliver high-quality financial statement audits for leading clients across a variety of industries
• Develop a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, risk assessment, and professional judgment through real client work and structured learning
• Gain hands-on experience performing audit procedures over key financial statement accounts, transactions, and disclosures
• Help evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting
• Analyze financial information and supporting documentation to identify risks, trends, and potential issues
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit documentation in line with professional standards and firm methodology
• Collaborate directly with client personnel and engagement teams to gather information, resolve questions, and support audit execution
• Use innovative tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
• Ability to meet deadlines

The Team

Launch your career where curiosity meets impact. At Deloitte Audit & Assurance, you'll join a collaborative team that fuels your growth through real, hands-on experience from day one. We offer a range of project opportunities across our Audit and Assurance offerings to help you build skills and gain varied experiences as your career develops. You will have opportunities to build skills through hands-on project experience and explore a broader range of deployment opportunities across Audit & Assurance. Our client-focused, multidisciplinary teams and investment in innovation help move the profession forward. Together makes progress-and it starts with you.

Want to learn more about our Audit & Assurance business? Click Here!

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field 
• Must meet minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations 
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment

Preferred:

• Dual major/minor in technology related degree or area such as management information systems, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, data analytics, engineering, Information Science/Management and Math
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 of above
• Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated recent leadership role(s), such as in a campus club, society, sports teams or other activity

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58,725 to $117,875.

Are you a detail-oriented, inquisitive minded individual who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions? At Deloitte, we provide audit services using an approach designed to provide the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of our clients. As a full-time audit professional, you'll design and execute audit procedures based on your understanding of the client's business, the risks it faces, and its internal control processes. You'll gain exposure to a variety of industries and business models to increase your understanding of how organizations operate.

Recruiting for this role ends on September 23, 2026.

Work You'll Do

You'll use your knowledge and analytical mind-set to audit client financials, transactions, and internal control processes. You'll work independently as well as collaborate with a diverse group of Audit & Assurance professionals to deliver our client services. You will use our cutting-edge audit tools and technologies that use artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations and process flow automation to perform data interrogation and analysis of client data to share a dynamic picture that provides meaningful insights to the client.

You'll have the opportunity to work across our Audit and Assurance offerings - including Audit, Specialized Assurance, Accounting & Reporting, Controls, and Internal Audit - bringing together diverse skills, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits, assurance reports, and insights that shape how organizations report and operate. You will build adaptable, transferable skillsets that are critical for future leaders as the profession evolves.

As a Financial Statement Audit professional, you will:

• Work alongside experienced audit professionals to deliver high-quality financial statement audits for leading clients across a variety of industries
• Develop a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, risk assessment, and professional judgment through real client work and structured learning
• Gain hands-on experience performing audit procedures over key financial statement accounts, transactions, and disclosures
• Help evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting
• Analyze financial information and supporting documentation to identify risks, trends, and potential issues
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit documentation in line with professional standards and firm methodology
• Collaborate directly with client personnel and engagement teams to gather information, resolve questions, and support audit execution
• Use innovative tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
• Ability to meet deadlines

The Team

Launch your career where curiosity meets impact. At Deloitte Audit & Assurance, you'll join a collaborative team that fuels your growth through real, hands-on experience from day one. We offer a range of project opportunities across our Audit and Assurance offerings to help you build skills and gain varied experiences as your career develops. You will have opportunities to build skills through hands-on project experience and explore a broader range of deployment opportunities across Audit & Assurance. Our client-focused, multidisciplinary teams and investment in innovation help move the profession forward. Together makes progress-and it starts with you.

Want to learn more about our Audit & Assurance business? Click Here!

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field 
• Must meet minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations 
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment

Preferred:

• Dual major/minor in technology related degree or area such as management information systems, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, data analytics, engineering, Information Science/Management and Math
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 of above
• Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated recent leadership role(s), such as in a campus club, society, sports teams or other activity

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58,725 to $117,875.