Audit Associate

Pattillo Brown & Hill LLP; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is seeking a motivated Audit Associate to join our Government Assurance, Consulting & Advisory team in Albuquerque, NM.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive, high-performing environment. You will participate in annual audits for local government clients, assist in financial statement preparation, and begin building technical auditing skills through on-the-job training while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, or actively pursuing completion.
• 0–2 years of public accounting or external audit experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Pursuit of CPA certification encouraged; CPA license a plus.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual audits, focused on local governments.
• Prepare financial statements and contribute to engagement planning.
• Perform technical audit work and on-the-job training.
• Support a positive client experience through professional communication with client staff and management.
• Work closely with the team to identify and resolve issues during audit engagements.
• Contribute creative thinking and curiosity to strengthen client service and firm growth.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Learnability

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Delegation

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

CPA license (optional)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Audit Associate to join our Government Assurance, Consulting & Advisory team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is ready to learn and grow within a supportive, high-performing environment.

As an Audit Associate, you will participate in annual audits for a variety of local government clients. You will assist in the preparation of financial statements, contribute to audit planning, and begin building your technical auditing skills. This role is designed to foster collaboration, development, and meaningful client relationships from the very beginning of your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in annual audits, primarily focused on local governments
• Participate in financial statement preparation and contribute to engagement planning
• Perform technical audit work while building your skills through on-the-job training
• Support a positive client experience by communicating professionally with client staff and management
• Work closely with your team to identify and resolve issues during audit engagements
• Contribute creative thinking and curiosity to help strengthen client service and support firm growth

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in accounting, or actively working toward completion
• Zero to two years of recent and relevant experience in public accounting or external audit
• Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and a willingness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines in a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working toward or planning to meet the education requirements for CPA certification is encouraged
• CPA license is a plus
• Availability to work additional hours as needed and travel to client sites

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a team culture
• Strong time management and delegation skills
• Positive attitude, a desire to learn, and enthusiasm for growing your career with PB&H

Why PB&H?

At Pattillo, Brown & Hill, we believe in innovation, integrity, and balance. These values guide how we support our clients and each other. Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and committed to continuous learning. We value your development and success, and we take pride in building a workplace where people enjoy their work, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.
This position offers hybrid flexibility available based on performance and operational needs.