Associate, Audit

Confidential Employer; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking an Associate, Audit in Austin, TX to support engagements by performing substantive and analytical procedures, preparing detailed workpapers, and assisting in drafting financial statements.

The role offers an early-career path in a team-oriented environment, emphasizing professional development and collaboration with clients across industries. 1–3 years of public accounting experience and CPA-eligibility are valued assets.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years (or equivalent busy seasons) of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA eligibility completed.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of the client’s business, industry, system cycles, and relevant account balances.
• Understand assigned work and the purpose behind each audit procedure.
• Perform substantive and analytical audit procedures within assigned areas.
• Prepare clear and well-documented workpapers supporting conclusions reached.
• Apply accounting principles consistently throughout audit procedures.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and related footnotes.
• Identify and document control deficiencies or issues requiring management attention.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility

Job description

Associate, Audit - Austin, TX

Who: An early-career audit professional with 1-3 years of public accounting experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

What: Perform substantive audit procedures, prepare workpapers, assist with financial statements, and identify control deficiencies.

When: Full-time opportunity available now.

Where: Austin, TX

Why: To grow your audit career while contributing meaningful work that supports client success.

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

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Position Overview

The Audit Associate will support audit engagements by performing substantive and analytical procedures, preparing detailed workpapers, assisting in drafting financial statements, and gaining a deep understanding of client operations. In this role, you will build foundational audit skills while contributing to high-quality work that supports client reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of the client’s business, industry, system cycles, and relevant account balances.
• Understand assigned work and the purpose behind each audit procedure.
• Perform substantive and analytical audit procedures within assigned areas.
• Prepare clear and well-documented workpapers supporting conclusions reached.
• Apply accounting principles consistently throughout audit procedures.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and related footnotes.
• Identify and document control deficiencies or issues requiring management attention.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years (or equivalent busy seasons) of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA-eligibility requirements completed.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.