Assurance Associate, Fall 2027

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Charlotte, NC or Greenville, SC (on-site)

Job Description

About GreerWalker LLP: GreerWalker is a prominent accounting and advisory firm serving privately owned middle-market companies and their owners. Recognized as one of the nation’s “Best of the Best” accounting firms by Inside Public Accounting and as an Employer of Choice in the Charlotte market, we combine technical excellence with a people-first culture serving the communities of both Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC. Our philosophy is simple: when our people thrive, our clients thrive. That’s why we are committed to building a workplace where careers grow, communities benefit, and extraordinary experiences are created, for clients and colleagues alike.

Role Overview/Summary: GreerWalker is actively seeking career minded individuals for entry-level Assurance Associate positions to start in the Fall of 2027. Assurance Associates will work on a wide variety of audit engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals by performing the following duties.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform audit procedures on client financial statements, focusing on cash, accounts receivable, inventories, property and equipment, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, and various income statement accounts.
• Communicate with client personnel to develop an understanding of their accounting processes and internal controls. Identify key internal controls within those processes and conduct walkthroughs to ensure they are in place and operating effectively.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or other appliable standards.
• Prepare financial statements and footnotes based on areas audited
• Prepare internal control recommendations based on observations and findings during performance of audit procedures.
• Perform other engagement-specific or firm duties as assigned by supervisors.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Excellent project and time management skills to effectively manage work across multiple clients and engagement teams.
• Ability to function in a team-first environment.
• Effective and proactive communicator, both written and verbally.
• Dedication to providing exceptional client service.
• Initiative to take on new roles and tasks.
• Maintain professional behavior demonstrating integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Commitment to personal development by pursuing professional credentials and seeking opportunities for continuous learning.
• Strong skills with general office software, as well as the ability to learn and apply new software applications required for audit and firm responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Accounting with minimum 3.0 GPA
• CPA candidate having completed minimum required credit hours preferred
• Foreign language skills (particularly German) a plus

 Working Conditions

• Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles.
• Occasional same day travel for work at clients’ offices using a personal vehicle.
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone

• Option for hybrid or remote arrangement upon completion of 18 months of employment.

What We Offer

• Firm paid Medical, Dental, Vision premiums for employees at 100% + portion of dependent premiums
• Monthly HSA contributions
• Firm paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• PTO 15-30 days depending on career level and years of service. Plus 10 Firm Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents; up to 6 weeks for non-birth parents
• Half day Fridays in Summer (Testing full Fridays off in 2026)
• Fitness Membership reimbursement
• Paid Parking
• Educational Assistance
• Various Bonus opportunities depending on position

Disclaimers

GreerWalker LLP provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

A criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from employment. Factors such as the nature of the offense, the date of the offense, and the relevance to the position applied for will be considered in compliance with applicable laws.

GreerWalker LLP is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the recruiting process, please reach out to Paris Lane at paris.lane@greerwalker.com.