Fall 2027 Audit Associate (Accounting)

Location: Bellingham, Washington, United States; hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance. Office expectations vary by location and service line. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Salary: $71,800–$88,900 per year.

Company

hirify.global is an advisory, tax, and assurance firm providing accounting, business advisory, tax, and assurance services through a global network.

What you will do

• Support audit and assurance engagements while developing an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, financial reporting processes, and assurance needs.
• Gather and analyze financial information and perform substantive and control testing.
• Prepare workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions according to firm methodologies and professional standards.
• Use firm-approved audit, data analysis, workflow, collaboration, and AI-enabled technologies responsibly.
• Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to obtain information, resolve routine questions, and maintain complete documentation.
• Complete assigned work accurately and on time, communicate progress and issues, apply feedback, and maintain confidentiality and professional judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution.
• Educational requirements to obtain a CPA license upon hire in the state of employment or a state with reciprocity.
• Eligibility to pursue, or demonstrated progress toward eligibility for, CPA licensure.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 0–1 year of relevant experience; no prior professional experience is required.
• Foundational accounting knowledge, ability to apply academic concepts, conduct research, analyze information, document findings, and escalate questions appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; effective respectful collaboration; organization, time management, attention to detail, reliability, professionalism, integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and commitment to quality client service.
• Required application materials include a resume and unofficial transcript(s).

Nice to have

• Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience.
• Experience with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, and the ability to use them responsibly to support learning, efficiency, and problem solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and flexible work environment that encourages curiosity, development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on client experience, structured learning, coaching, feedback, and opportunities to build technical, technology, communication, and client service skills.
• Exposure to a range of clients and collaboration with colleagues across the firm.
• Full-time employment with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods.