Audit Staff

Pulakos CPAs; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional certification support and

Continuing education opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Pulakos CPAs in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Audit Staff to support planning, testing, and documentation of internal controls within our audit team. You will analyze processes, assist in risk assessments, and prepare audit workpapers while adhering to professional standards.

This role offers exposure to diverse engagements and opportunities for CPA progression, with collaboration across business units and mentorship through our development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of internal audit engagements.
• Conduct testing of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Analyze processes, transactions, and supporting documentation to identify risks and control gaps.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers and documentation.
• Assist in developing audit findings and recommendations for process improvements.
• Support risk assessments and annual audit planning activities.
• Collaborate with business units to understand operations and gather relevant information.
• Monitor the status of audit findings and corrective action plans.
• Ensure adherence to internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

CPA exam eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Audit Staff

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Audit Staff to join our Audit team. The Audit Staff will assist in evaluating internal controls, assessing risks, and conducting audits to help ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical audit expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of internal audit engagements.
• Conduct testing of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Analyze processes, transactions, and supporting documentation to identify risks and control gaps.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers and documentation.
• Assist in developing audit findings and recommendations for process improvements.
• Support risk assessments and annual audit planning activities.
• Collaborate with business units to understand operations and gather relevant information.
• Monitor the status of audit findings and corrective action plans.
• Ensure adherence to internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience with internal audit, public accounting, or compliance functions.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and auditing standards.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools.
• Progress toward CPA certification or CPA obtained.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to a wide range of business processes and operational functions.
• Opportunities to work with leaders.
• Professional growth through mentorship, training, and development programs.
• Experience in risk management, internal controls, and compliance.
• Career advancement opportunities within Audit.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Short and Long-Term disability Insurance
• Professional certification support and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, where applicable.
• Dress for Your Day allows for a flexible wardrobe.
• No minimum chargeable hour requirement. The firm is managed based on projects and value to the client, rather than obsessing over how many chargeable hours or realization.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to learn, contribute, and grow. As an Audit Staff, you will play a meaningful role in strengthening our organization's governance, risk management, and control processes while building a rewarding career.
Join our team and help drive operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Pulakos CPAs, 6753 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 USA