Associate, Audit

NorthPoint Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Audit Associate in Austin, TX. This full-time position requires 1-3 years of public accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, ideally with CPA eligibility. The successful candidate will perform audit procedures, prepare workpapers, and assist with financial statements, contributing to the client’s success. The role offers a collaborative office environment focused on professional growth, with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of the client’s business and industry.
• Perform substantive and analytical audit procedures.
• Prepare clear and well-documented workpapers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA-eligibility requirements completed

CPA certification preferred

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.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.