Audit Senior Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Collaborative office environment

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Audit Senior Associate in Houston, TX. This role requires a detail-oriented accounting professional with at least three years of public accounting experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam. The candidate will perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments, prepare workpapers, and support client engagements while applying GAAP and auditing standards. Excellent communication and team collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

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.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisors and managers.
• Prepare and index workpapers to verify the accuracy of financial information.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather necessary information.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Team collaboration

Education

Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam

Minimum of three years of public accounting experience

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.