Audit Staff II

Withum; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Audit Staff II in Houston, TX. The role involves analyzing client accounting records, evaluating internal controls, and preparing workpapers as part of diverse audit engagements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and be CPA-eligible or pursuing CPA certification. The position supports a path to partnership within a collaborative, growth-focused firm, with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and audit skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements.
• Evaluate internal controls, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with GAAS.
• Create detailed workpapers supporting accounting work.
• Collaborate with engagement seniors, supervisors, and partners on issue resolutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA in progress or CPA certification

Job description

Audit Staff II# Withum## Audit Staff IIApply: Hybrid: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-100676# Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.# Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.# **Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!****Job Description:**Withum’s Auditing services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries. This Audit Associate role will be based out of our **Houston, TX office.**You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will have the opportunity to build a strong team and will be provided with a path to Partnership. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. **How You’ll Spend Your Time:** * Analyzing and reviewing client accounting records and financial statements* Evaluating internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality and compliance with generally accepted auditing standards via inquiry, observation and review* Creating detailed workpapers that support the accounting work being done* Working on portions of larger audit and accounting engagements* Collaborating with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolutions and making recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement* Proofreading (to become familiar with a wide range of reports)* Assuming full responsibility on smaller accounting engagements, as proficiency increases**The****Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:*** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting* Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification* At least 1 year of prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting firm* Excellent analytical, technical audit, organizational, project management skills and a strong attention to detail* Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment* Ability to travel as needed#LI-JK1; #LI-Hybrid*WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.*