Audit Senior Associate

Confidential Employer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Houston, TX is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to perform diversified accounting and auditing assignments, support client engagements, and apply GAAP and auditing standards.

The role involves preparing workpapers, planning client engagements, and delivering high-quality, confidential service while collaborating with a team and communicating effectively with clients.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).

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.

Skills

CPA eligibility

GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Accounting software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

CPA eligibility (CPA preferred)

Tools

Accounting software systems

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.