Audit Associate

Jobtailor; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Fresno seeks an entry-level Auditor to assist planning and testing across client engagements. You will gather information, perform substantive procedures on key accounts, and support internal controls testing with clear workpapers.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Accounting, expect to graduate between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027, and are CPA-eligible. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Expected degree completion between December 2026 and June 2027.
• CA CPA eligible.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning audit engagements by gathering background information and understanding the client’s business and industry.
• Perform substantive procedures and audit testing across major financial statement accounts, including cash, revenues, expenses, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Support the testing and evaluation of internal controls, including walkthroughs and documentation of control findings.
• Prepare clear and organized workpapers supporting audit conclusions in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Assist with analytical procedures to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of risk.
• Organize and maintain working papers, audit documentation, and support schedules for engagement teams.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients based on reliability, responsiveness, and confidentiality.
• Support engagement teams with on-site or virtual fieldwork as needed.
• Deliver assurance services across financial statement audits, reviews, and other attest engagements.
• Understand client operations, identify potential risks or issues, and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuing

Master’s degree preferred

CA CPA Eligibility

Job description

• Assist in planning audit engagements by gathering background information and understanding the client’s business and industry.


• Perform substantive procedures and audit testing across major financial statement accounts, including cash, revenues, expenses, inventory, and fixed assets.


• Support the testing and evaluation of internal controls, including walkthroughs and documentation of control findings.


• Prepare clear and organized workpapers supporting audit conclusions in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.


• Assist with analytical procedures to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of risk.


• Organize and maintain working papers, audit documentation, and support schedules for engagement teams.


• Maintain positive working relationships with clients based on reliability, responsiveness, and confidentiality.


• Support engagement teams with on-site or virtual fieldwork as needed.


• Deliver assurance services across financial statement audits, reviews, and other attest engagements.


• Understand client operations, identify potential risks or issues, and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Requirements

• Current or completed enrollment at an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major or emphasis in Accounting.


• Expected completion of bachelors or masters degree between December 2026 and June 2027.


• CA CPA eligible.


• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.


• High level of motivation to learn and produce high-quality work.


• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a sophisticated client base.


• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team to meet periodic and project-based client deadlines.


• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.


• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accountancy preferred.


• Minimum accounting GPA of 3.0 preferred.


• Prior public accounting experience helpful but not required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and attention to detail in performing audit testing and evaluating internal controls. Capable of preparing organized workpapers and maintaining professional relationships with clients while ensuring compliance with auditing standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Audit Testing


• Internal Controls Evaluation


• Analytical Procedures


• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting


• CA CPA Eligibility

Hard Skills

• Substantive Procedures


• Financial Statement Audits


• Workpaper Preparation


• Risk Identification


• Compliance Standards

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Interpersonal Skills


• Collaboration


• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CA CPA Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting


• Audit Engagements


• Client Operations


• Professional Standards


• Accounting GPA