Audit Entry Level Accountant 2026

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 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 What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting  GPA of  3.0 or higher Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred: 150 credit hours and prior internship experience with a public accounting firm 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 Compensation & Benefits: For positions in  California, New York City, and Washington , the salary range is  $78,000–$85,000 , based on role, location, and individual qualifications. Withum also offers a  competitive benefits package  and  bonus program  based on individual and firm performance. Learn more at withum.com/careers. Additional Information: No sponsorship available  for this position We are proud to be an  Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace In accordance with the  San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance , we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records 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. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel practices, including (but not limited to) recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline, evaluation, benefits, transfers, educational assistance, and social and recreational activities. Our goal is to establish and maintain a work environment free from discrimination, coercion, and harassment. While the firm will not hire or promote any person who is not qualified for a job, we wish for our firm to be known as one that welcomes all qualified applicants, including those historically discriminated against, such as women, minority, disabled, and veteran applicants at all job levels and encourages their hire and promotion.