Audit Specialist: Internal & External Audits

Cushman & Wakefield; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Audit Specialist to conduct external and internal audits across client accounting and property levels. You will coordinate with auditors, review findings, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

The role requires CPA (or CPA eligible) for Client Accounting Audit, with CFE preferred for Internal Audit, and a minimum of three years in related roles. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility required (Client Accounting Audit Team).
• CFE designation preferred (Internal Audit Team).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate external audits and coordinate with auditors, managers, and clients to provide accurate financial information requested by external auditors.
• Review external audit findings for accuracy and notify on required adjusting entries.
• Perform testing related to business process controls to evaluate compliance with policies and SOC1 controls.
• Complete internal audit and investigative reports with audit evidence and report findings to leadership.
• Respond to audit-related inquiries and communicate issues effectively.
• Track billable and non-billable hours spent on external audits per agreements.
• Conduct training and oversight of accounting policies relative to audits.
• Analyze property-level activity and identify irregularities and detect fraud.
• Exercise independent judgment on timing, recognition and classification of transactions.
• Adhere to policies, internal controls and ethics to support company values.
• Assist with internal projects or duties of other Audit Specialists as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office

10-key data entry

Yardi accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation or CPA eligible

CFE designation

Tools

Yardi accounting software

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Audit Specialist to conduct external and internal audits across client accounting and property levels. You will coordinate with auditors, review findings, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

The role requires CPA (or CPA eligible) for Client Accounting Audit, with CFE preferred for Internal Audit, and a minimum of three years in related roles. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.