Associate, Audit

NorthPoint Search Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Associate, Audit to join a team that values growth and collaboration. This early-career role is designed for professionals with 1–3 years of public accounting experience and aims to deliver high-quality audits while learning clients’ businesses.

You will perform substantive procedures, prepare workpapers, assist with financial statements and footnotes, and contribute to a structured, team-oriented environment focused on building

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of public accounting experience, or equivalent busy seasons.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA exam eligibility requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with good organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of client businesses, industries, system cycles, and account balances related to assigned tasks.
• Understand the purpose and scope of assigned audit procedures.
• Perform substantive and analytical testing in designated audit areas.
• Prepare organized and well-documented workpapers supporting conclusions reached.
• Ensure accounting principles are applied properly and consistently throughout audit procedures.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and related footnotes.
• Identify and document control deficiencies or other items requiring management attention.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Job description

Associate, Audit

• Albuquerque, NM

Who: An early-career audit professional with 1–3 years of public accounting experience.

What: Perform substantive audit procedures, prepare workpapers, assist with financial statements, and support accurate, high-quality audit outcomes.

When: Full-time role available now.

Where: Albuquerque, NM.

Why: To build foundational audit skills while contributing meaningful work as part of a collaborative, growth-minded team.

Office Environment: Team-oriented, supportive, and focused on professional development.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Position Overview:

The Audit Associate will support audit engagements by performing analytical and substantive procedures, documenting audit work, assisting in financial statement preparation, and developing an understanding of client business operations. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their accounting career within a structured, team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of client businesses, industries, system cycles, and account balances related to assigned tasks.
• Understand the purpose and scope of assigned audit procedures.
• Perform substantive and analytical testing in designated audit areas.
• Prepare organized and well-documented workpapers supporting conclusions reached.
• Ensure accounting principles are applied properly and consistently throughout audit procedures.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and related footnotes.
• Identify and document control deficiencies or other items requiring management attention.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience (or equivalent busy seasons) within a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and completion of CPA exam eligibility requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.