Audit Associate; Houston

Overview

Audit Associate (Houston
- Start Date:

September 2028)

Houston, Texas, United States | Full-time | Partially remote

Job Title: Audit Associate

Reports to: Partners and Managers

Job Summary: The Audit Associate is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Salary Range and Benefits: Commensurate with experience, standard firm benefits

Hours

Required:

40 hrs + OT

FLSA Status: Exempt

• Become familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA.
• Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.
• Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm.
• Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.
• Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques.
• Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.
• Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency.
• Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
• Become oriented with the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.
• Establish a Continuing Professional Education program to include participation in training sessions, reading, and self-study programs, in preparation for a supervisory role.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• B or above in all accounting and accounting-related courses
• Cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Advanced degree is preferred
• Actively working toward CPA certification, if not already obtained

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