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Dean Dorton


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2027 Audit Associate Program

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Recruitment began on August 20, 2025
and the job listing Expires on February 20, 2026
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YOU own your career!

Dean Dorton’s associate program helps you build the career YOU want. We believe that exploring your passions early in your career will give you the tools to achieve your professional goals, and our structured career development program could be exactly what you need!

What’s in it for you?

  • Customized four-year career plan with promotional opportunities
  • Dedicated career coaching
  • Dedicated training, based on your professional and personal interests
  • Meaningful relationships
  • Learn and collaborate with experts
  • Explore leadership skills and talents

What will you be doing?

  • Learning modern accounting/audit software
  • Performing financial statement audits, single audits, employee benefits plan audits, and other various attestation services
  • Performing analytical procedures and testing
  • Participating in firm-sponsored events and activities

What you bring to the firm?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Accounting
  • Eligible to sit for the CPA exam
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel

This opportunity is available in Louisville, Raleigh, Ft. Wright, or Indianapolis.

The Fun Stuff

Work isn’t all work! We want to make your experience at Dean Dorton a great one. From your health and happiness to your long-term satisfaction, we focus on YOU! Here’s how we do it:

  • Flexible work schedules and environments
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Market-leading compensation with structured bonus plan
  • CPA exam bonus + other perks
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including mental health resources and wellness program reimbursement
  • Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs
  • Be yourself! Dress for your style and your clients.
  • Free parking

Dean Dorton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Learn more about our elite associate program by visiting our website or find us on LinkedIn and TikTok.

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Location

Phone
(859) 257-2001
Email
gattoncareer@uky.edu
Address

550 South Limestone Street
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506

Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours (Undergrads)
M Monday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
T Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
W Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TH Thursday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
F Friday 8am - 4:30pm No drop-in appointments.

Drop-ins will start on September 2, 2025. Don't have the time to make an appointment? Visit our drop-in hours for a quick 15-minute chat with one of our Career Coaching Interns! These operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Gatton College of Business and Economics
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The Graham Office of Career Management, Gatton College of Business and Economics, Suite 132
550 South Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-2001
gattoncareer@uky.edu
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