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Audit Staff 1 Accountant 2026
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,610 / year median in Maryland
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Withum is a place where talent thrives
•where who you are matters. It's a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You
•that's the Power in the Plus! Launch Your Audit Career with Withum
•November 2026 Class in Columbia, Maryland Withum is seeking accounting majors graduating in the upcoming academic year to join our Audit team as part of the November 2026 class. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced audit professionals and gain hands-on experience in financial statement audits, internal control evaluations, and client engagements across a broad range of industries.
What You'll Do:
As part of a team supervised by a Manager or Partner, you may: Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements Evaluate internal control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with GAAS through inquiry, observation, and review Prepare detailed workpapers to support audit procedures Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures on financial data Contribute to larger audit engagements and take ownership of smaller ones as your skills grow Communicate with clients to gather information and clarify audit issues Use audit software and data analytics tools to enhance audit quality and efficiency Take on miscellaneous tasks as assigned The kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher Prior internship experience with a public accounting firm Strong communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills Team-oriented with a desire to learn and grow Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with audit software is a plus Ability to work in one of our office locations
Preferred:
150 credit hours Be in a Position of StrengthSM. Start your career at Withum. The compensation for this position ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 based on location. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/ . No sponsorship is available for this position WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance