Audit Senior Associate

Staff Financial Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

A reputable professional services firm in Houston, TX, is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to support its audit and accounting practice. The position requires at least three years of public accounting experience and compliance with CPA exam eligibility. Responsibilities include performing audit procedures, preparing workpapers, and interacting with clients to ensure accurate financial analysis. This role offers a collaborative team environment with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of public accounting experience required.
• Experience with Single Audit, Employee Benefit Plan, and Non-Profit engagements preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments under guidance.
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepare and index workpapers.
• Develop proficiency in GAAP and auditing standards and presentation of financial statements.
• Gain understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and commonly applied procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather information with minimal disruption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Engagement experience (Single Audit/EB

Education

Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam

Job description

Audit Senior Associate - Houston, TX

Who: A detail-oriented accounting professional with at least three years of public accounting experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

What: Executes diversified accounting and auditing assignments while supporting client engagements and applying GAAP and auditing standards.

When: Full-time role available immediately.

Where: Located within a confidential professional services firm with both onsite and client-facing work.

Why: To strengthen the audit team by delivering accurate financial analysis, strong documentation, and dependable client communication.

Office Environment: A collaborative, team-oriented setting that values organization, accuracy, and clear communication.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

This role supports the audit and accounting practice by performing detailed audit procedures, preparing workpapers, and contributing to high-quality client service while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisors and managers.
• Participate in planning and scheduling various client engagements.
• Prepare and index workpapers and perform GAAP-based procedures to verify the accuracy and validity of financial information.
• Develop proficiency in GAAP, alternate accounting frameworks, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation.
• Gain a solid understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and commonly applied audit procedures and techniques.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather necessary information while minimizing disruption to their operations.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
• Experience with Single Audit, Employee Benefit Plan, Commercial, and/or Non-Profit engagements preferred.
• Minimum of three years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility and experience leading engagements.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

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