Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of external audit experience within public accounting or professional services.
- CPA designation in progress or intent to pursue CPA certification.
Foundational knowledge of:
- Financial Statement Audits
- Risk Assessment Principles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to interpret financial data and identify inconsistencies or areas requiring further investigation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Bilingual in French and English; French heavily preferred
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience working with audit software, data analytics tools, or automated testing solutions.
- Exposure to clients across multiple industries.
- Previous internship or co-op experience within public accounting.
- Knowledge of emerging audit technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a professional services environment.
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an Audit & Assurance Staff Accountant II to join a leading professional services organization's audit practice. This individual will support the planning and execution of financial statement audits while working alongside experienced audit professionals to deliver high-quality client service and meaningful business insights.
The ideal candidate is an early-career audit professional who is eager to build technical expertise, strengthen client-facing skills, and progress toward obtaining their CPA designation. This role offers exposure to a variety of industries, innovative audit technologies, and opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams while developing a strong foundation in assurance services.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and execution of financial statement audits for clients across multiple industries.
- Perform audit testing and substantive procedures while ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards.
- Analyze financial information and supporting documentation to identify risks, trends, and potential issues.
- Develop an understanding of clients' businesses, operations, transactions, and internal processes.
- Support audit teams in documenting findings, preparing workpapers, and completing engagement deliverables.
- Leverage audit technology, data analytics, and digital tools to improve efficiency and audit quality.
- Collaborate with team members and specialists across service lines to support client engagements.
- Apply critical thinking and professional judgment when evaluating financial data and business processes.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on learning, development, and knowledge sharing.
