Audit Associate (Houston - Start Date: September 2026)

MaloneBailey, LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MaloneBailey, LLP is hiring an Audit Associate in Houston, Texas. The role involves gaining proficiency in auditing financial statements, and the candidate should have excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities include working on various segments of audits, interacting with clients, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and be actively working towards CPA certification.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of work experience as an auditor at a public accounting firm.
• Knowledge of business, technology, or audit principles/standards.
• Ability to multitask and complete assignments within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.
• Perform day-to-day activities of audit engagements.
• Interact with clients to enhance audit team efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Job Title

Audit Associate

Location & Schedule

Houston, Texas, United States | Full‑time | Partially remote; 40 hours per week plus overtime.

Reports To

Partners and Managers

Job Summary

The Audit Associate is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range commensurate with experience; standard firm benefits.

Employment Status

FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and AICPA.
• Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.
• Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the firm.
• Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.
• Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques.
• Execute day‑to‑day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.
• Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency.
• Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
• Become oriented with the firm’s practices, policies, and culture.
• Establish a Continuing Professional Education program to include participation in training sessions, reading, and self‑study programs, in preparation for a supervisory role.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Additional Qualifications

• 0–3 years of recent work experience as an auditor at a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic business, technology, or audit principles/standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (e.g., Excel).

Education & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• B or above in all accounting and accounting‑related courses.
• Satisfactory cumulative and major GPA.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Actively working toward CPA certification, if not already obtained.