Sorren is a top 50 national advisory firm that focuses on building lasting relationships and delivering strategic solutions in accounting, assurance, tax, advisory, and private client services. The Assurance Associate will perform assurance procedures, maintain clear communication, and manage individual workloads while contributing to team efforts and ensuring high-quality service.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned assurance procedures, including audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures
- Reconcile workpapers to trial balance accounts and ensure neat, complete, and organized documentation
- Understand and apply basic concepts of GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks
- Determine scope of testing, select samples, and demonstrate audit skepticism
- Prepare and review draft financial statements and identify potential issues for documentation and communication
- Obtain an understanding of control deficiencies and assist in documenting items for management communication
- Manage individual workloads across multiple engagements and prioritize tasks with supervisor guidance
- Communicate effectively with team members on project statuses and participate actively in meetings
- Develop a basic understanding of client industries and issues that may impact audit work
- Contribute to team efforts by volunteering to assist and participating in training and independent learning
- Demonstrate strong time management skills to meet deadlines and engagement priorities
- Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
- Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity
Skills
- CPA license or eligible
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Understanding of audit standards and ability to adapt to changes
- Proficiency in learning and utilizing audit-related software and tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Accurate mathematical and accounting skills
- Ability to follow firm procedures and deliver high-quality work
- Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (December 24 – January 1)
- Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
- Mentorship and career development programs
- CPA exam support to help you succeed on the path to licensure
- Firm-sponsored events and spontaneous team activities
- Celebrations to mark milestones like the end of busy season and the holidays
Company Overview
- Sorren is an accounting and advisory firm providing tailored tax, audit, and consulting services. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://sorren.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Sorren has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.