Winter 2027 Audit Associate (Accounting) - Pennsylvania

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; hybrid work with regular in-office attendance.

Salary: $68,400–$84,600 per year in Philadelphia, PA.

Company

hirify.global is a top 10 advisory, tax, and assurance firm providing accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory services.

What you will do

• Support audit and assurance engagements while learning 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 approved audit, data analysis, workflow, and collaboration technologies to complete assigned work.
• Collaborate with engagement teams and clients, resolve routine questions, and communicate progress, questions, and potential issues.
• Apply coaching and feedback while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, quality, and client service standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution.
• Education must meet requirements for obtaining a CPA license in the state of employment or a reciprocal state.
• 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.
• No prior professional experience is required; the role is designed for candidates with 0–1 year of relevant experience.
• Foundational accounting knowledge, research and analytical ability, clear documentation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; collaboration; organization; time management; attention to detail; reliability; professionalism; integrity; accountability; and sound judgment.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Nice to have

• Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience.
• Curiosity, openness, and experience with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, used responsibly for learning, efficiency, and problem solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid work with regular in-office attendance; expectations vary by location and service line.
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods.
• Collaborative and flexible environment with supported professional development, coaching, and learning.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Work emphasizes meaningful client relationships, quality, curiosity, and career growth.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and unofficial transcript(s) as part of the application process.