Audit Associate (Houston - Start Date: September 2027)

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

Job summary

MaloneBailey, LLP in Houston is seeking an Audit Associate to join our growing team starting September 2027. The role involves auditing financial statements, applying FASB and AICPA standards, and developing professional judgment under supervision.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of public accounting audit experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and CPA progression. We offer full-time hours with some partial remote options and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and AICPA.
• Audit 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 for supervisory role.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Accounting GPA requirement

GPA (cumulative/major)

Advanced degree preferred

CPA candidacy in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audit Associate (Houston - Start Date: September 2027)

Houston, Texas, United States | Full-time | Partially remote

Job Title: Audit Associate

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.

Salary Range and Benefits: Commensurate with experience, standard firm benefits.

Hours Required: 40 hrs + OT

FLSA Status: Exempt

About MaloneBailey, LLP

Founded in 1982, MaloneBailey, LLP is a PCAOB-registered, market-leading public accounting firm headquartered in Houston and with offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Tokyo. MaloneBailey provides audit and accounting services to public and private companies. We are an exclusive company as one of a few firms worldwide that serve a substantial number of public company clients, including NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC-listed companies. MaloneBailey is a member of HLB, The Global Advisory and Accounting Network. For more information about MaloneBailey, please visit: www.malonebailey.com.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Become familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards 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.

Requirements & Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following basic 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.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess The Following 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 (i.e. Excel).

Education And 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