Assurance Associate Jobs

Assurance Associate jobs are open from entry-level to senior across public accounting, financial services, and healthcare, with specializations in audit, risk advisory, and internal controls. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles276+
Top stateNorth Carolina
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Work type47% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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PT Quality Assurance Associate
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PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Concord, North Carolina
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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PT Quality Assurance Associate
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PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Portsmouth, Virginia
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Associate
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Quality Assurance Associate
Discovery Life Sciences
Quincy, Massachusetts
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $72k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Quality Assurance Associate
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Quality Assurance Associate
Altasciences
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree in biology
1,001-5,000

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Quality Assurance Coordinator-Associate
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Quality Assurance Coordinator-Associate
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
Bachelor's degree in social work
5,001-10,000

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Assurance Associate Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Food Lion138
  • CohnReznick11
  • Baker Tilly Canada5
  • United States Steel5
  • Revolution Medicines4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assurance associate jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Active pursuit of or completion of the CPA exam
  • Proficiency with audit management software and Microsoft Excel
  • Understanding of GAAS, GAAP, and internal control frameworks
  • One to three years of public accounting or audit internship experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing work

Tips for Your Assurance Associate Job Search

Tailor your resume to audit frameworks

Assurance associate postings frequently call out GAAS, PCAOB, or IFRS experience by name. Mirror the exact framework language from each listing in your resume's experience bullets so your application clears ATS filters before a recruiter reads it.

Highlight your CPA exam progress clearly

Many assurance associate roles require or strongly prefer active CPA candidates. List how many sections you've passed and your exam schedule so hiring managers can quickly confirm you meet their timeline requirements without guessing.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assurance associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by industry specialty

Assurance work varies significantly between financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing clients. When searching, target firms whose listed client industries align with the sector-specific audit experience on your resume to sharpen your fit from the first screen.

Prepare technical examples for case interviews

Many Big Four and regional firm interviews include a technical case where you identify a control weakness or assess a sample workpaper. Prepare two or three examples from coursework or internships that show your analytical process, not just the conclusion you reached.

Negotiate start dates around busy-season timing

Assurance teams typically enter their heaviest workload between January and April. If you receive an offer in the fall, ask about a start date that lets you complete onboarding before busy season rather than during it, which is a reasonable and commonly granted request.

Assurance Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assurance associates?

The most active employers for assurance associates right now are Food Lion, CohnReznick, and Baker Tilly Canada, and the most openings are in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across both national firms and regional accounting practices.

How many assurance associate jobs are remote?

About 55% of assurance associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the client-service nature of most audit work. Risk advisory and internal audit roles within corporate environments tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while public accounting client-site engagements typically require in-person presence.

How do you become an assurance associate?

Start by completing a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, since most employers treat this as a baseline requirement. Pursue internships at public accounting firms during your final two years of school to build practical audit exposure. Begin the CPA exam process early, as passing at least one section before your first interview signals commitment. Develop fluency in workpaper documentation and common audit software through coursework or self-study before applying.

Can you get hired as an assurance associate with little experience?

Yes, many assurance associate roles are structured as entry-level positions designed for recent graduates with internship experience but limited full-time history. Firms look for candidates who demonstrate familiarity with audit methodology, even from academic case studies or accounting club projects. Emphasize any coursework in auditing, financial statement analysis, or internal controls, and frame internship duties in terms of risk assessment and testing procedures rather than general task completion.

What does the assurance associate interview process look like?

Most firms run a process with an initial recruiter phone screen, followed by one or two rounds of interviews with audit managers or senior associates. Expect behavioral questions about attention to detail, deadline management, and client communication alongside technical questions on audit standards and financial statement concepts. Some firms include a brief written exercise or case review. The full process typically concludes with a final conversation focused on culture fit and start-date logistics.

Where can I find and apply to assurance associate jobs?

You can find and apply to assurance associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry focus, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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