Audit Associate

Doeren Mayhew is a $170 million certified public accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with offices in Grand Rapids, Saranac, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Tampa, greater Nashville area, Zurich and London. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 47^th largest CPA firm in the U.S. If you want to join a company positioned for successful future growth and is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the place for you!

Our firm is seeking an Audit Associate to join our Grand Rapids, MI office in Fall 2026.

The Audit Associate will have the opportunity to work as a member of an engagement team serving a diverse client base of industries such as manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more. Doeren Mayhew offers a diversified experience in public accounting providing our employees with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance within their careers.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in industries such as manufacturing, construction, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, and more.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, review or compilations, including planning, control analysis and testing, substantive procedures, as well as identifying and assisting clients with issues and reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, workpapers, audit programs, and management reports.
• Review, assess and analyze client internal controls.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and problem that may arise.
• Work closely with clients and associates to identify and understand engagement risk assessments and develop mitigating risk recommendations.
• Maintain active communication with engagement team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Seek opportunities to participate in business development and begin to build network of referral sources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting
• CPA License preferred, CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam in place
• Prior experience in audit preferred
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits is desired
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• ProSystem Engagement experience a plus
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to travel outside the West Michigan area up to 5%; frequent local travel is required

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.