Audit Staff II

WithumSmith+Brown; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown in Houston, TX is seeking an Audit Associate to join our collaborative audit team. You will analyze client accounting records, evaluate controls, and prepare workpapers while partnering with experienced CPAs to deliver high‑quality assurance services.

This role offers a growth path toward partnership, a hybrid work model, and exposure to diverse industries. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA aspirations are required; 1+ year of public accounting audit experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Licensed CPA or working towards CPA certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in public accounting audit.
• Strong analytical, technical audit, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reviewing client accounting records and financial statements.
• Evaluating internal control systems, audit risk, materiality and compliance with GAAS.
• Creating detailed workpapers to support the accounting work.
• Working on portions of larger audit engagements and collaborating with engagement team seniors or supervisors.
• Proofreading (to become familiar with a wide range of reports).
• Assuming full responsibility on smaller accounting engagements, as proficiency increases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

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 statementsEvaluating internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality and compliance with generally accepted auditing standards via inquiry, observation and reviewCreating detailed workpapers that support the accounting work being doneWorking on portions of larger audit and accounting engagementsCollaborating 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 engagementProofreading (to become familiar with a wide range of reports)Assuming full responsibility on smaller accounting engagements, as proficiency increasesThe Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:Bachelor's Degree in AccountingLicensed CPA, or working towards CPA certificationAt least 1 year of prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting firmExcellent analytical, technical audit, organizational, project management skills and a strong attention to detailAbility to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environmentAbility to travel as needed#LI-JK1; #LI-HybridWithumSmith+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.