Job Description

Fargo-Moorhead CPA firm with roots in agribusiness and community banking is seeking an Audit Associate who likes variety.

Highlights
- Firm is interviewing now — qualified candidates move quickly
- Work on audits for banks, ag co-ops, school districts, and municipalities
- Learn single-audit and Uniform Guidance procedures alongside financial audits
- Accounting degree; CPA-eligible or pursuing 150 hours; 0–2 years experience
- Hybrid days plus limited, mostly day-trip travel
- Small teams mean you'll see the whole engagement, start to finish

Compensation & benefits
- Starting salary $58,000–$68,000 DOE
- Bonus for performance plus a CPA-passage reward
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with firm match after a short waiting period
- Life and disability coverage
- PTO and paid holidays, plus flex time after busy season
- Exam fees reimbursed, paid study days, and CPE covered
- Hybrid schedule; busy-season hours manageable and well-staffed
- Low cost of living, low turnover, and a fast path to Audit Senior

If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!

Keywords: Audit Associate, Staff Auditor, Assurance Staff, CPA firm, single audit, bank audit, agribusiness, governmental audit, Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, North Dakota

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.