Assurance Staff Accountant (May 2027)

Accounting Assurance Troy, Michigan


Description

It’s people like you that make us great!
Our people are our future – we provide the venue for individuals who have the desire and drive to grow as leaders in the accounting industry. As a valued member of the team, you will be heard, respected and rewarded. 
 
Tell me more
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants is a leading accounting firm in Michigan, and among the Best & Brightest Places to Work. Since 1923, our industry-specialized accountants and consultants have provided clients with forward-thinking, comprehensive solutions in accounting, audit, tax, technology, consulting and more. To learn about Yeo & Yeo, visit yeoandyeo.com.
 
What’s the job?
Yeo & Yeo Staff Accountants in our Assurance service line are responsible for learning and applying technical accounting skills and working as part of a team to carry out tasks with coaching and supervision. 
 
Qualifications 
  • Bachelors or master’s degree in Accounting or related curriculum – 150 credit hours preferred
  • Aspirations to become a CPA and develop a public accounting career
 
Technical Abilities
  • Proficient at completing audit programs
  • Is proficient at conducting single audit testing
  • Understand how to use IDEA and F/A solutions
  • Employee has a sense of urgency or promptness to achieve goals
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately within budget and meet all deadlines
  • Understands and has completed internal control walk through
  • Be able to set up lead sheets and new work papers
  • Know how to select samples for testing
  • In charge on small audit (with minimal review notes)
 
Personal Development
  • Complete CPA exam
  • Develops an understanding of Firm's mission and vision
  • Focuses personal development on evaluation competencies with Career Advocate
  • Asks for coaching and feedback from a variety of people
  • Integrates others feedback into own behavior
  • Independently researches and develops answers before asking others for advice
  • Seeks out learnings from past engagements and, with guidance, applies them to current and future engagements
  • Effective and efficient use of time and dedication during busy season
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures
 
Teamwork
  • Develops an understanding of the team's objective and how his/her role contributes to success
  • Interacts with others in a collegial, positive and respectful way
  • Makes a concerted effort to get to know other team members
  • Proactively seeks coaching to manage conflict and makes necessary adjustments based on feedback received and in accordance with policy and procedures
  • Work with Principals and staff across multiple offices
 
Community
  • Identifies community organizations of interest
  • Begin attending community events to represent the firm
  • Participates in firm sponsored events
 
Business Development
  • Create a professional social media profile on LinkedIn
  • Uses LinkedIn profile and /or preferred social media to actively engage network through company and industry updates
  • Attend business development training offered through Yeo & Yeo
  • Be able to intelligently speak about the firm’s mission and services
  • Strives to generate additional revenue for Yeo & Yeo and its affiliates through business development
 
Benefits & Perks!
Work hard, play hard is just one of the mottos around the firm. We focus on developing our careers, and make it a priority to foster each person’s talents and strengths. We succeed as a team when our individuals succeed. When it comes to fun, we celebrate our successes and take time to cultivate our friendships. From office parties and team retreats to our Yeo & Yeo sports teams – accountants have fun too!
 
Our offerings include competitive salaries; excellent medical, dental and vision plan options; bonuses; referral programs; life insurance; 401(k) plan; an award-winning CPA certification program; community service opportunities; flexible work arrangements; fun firm events; continuous feedback and evaluations and so much more. 
 
I’m in, now what?
Apply today and move one step closer to joining a firm of enthusiastic, driven, creative and intelligent problem solvers working together toward a common goal – to provide every client outstanding business solutions.