Auditor

Search Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Services, a well-regarded CPA firm headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks Audit Staff, Senior, and Manager level auditors for full-time or contract roles. The hybrid model balances time at the firm’s office on the West/Southwest side of Houston with work at client sites, fostering growth, balance, and lasting client relationships.

You will support audit program execution, analyze financial statements and controls, and help drive process improvements while collaborating with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 21 hours of accounting coursework.
• Minimum 1 year external audit experience at a CPA firm (candidates with up to 8 years considered).
• Proficiency in external audit methodologies, execution and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative, team-oriented work approach.
• Bonus: public accounting experience for industry returnees.

Responsibilities

• Audit Program Execution: Assist directly in the execution of diverse audit programs across multiple client engagements.
• Financial and Regulatory Auditing: Audit corporate operations, financial statements, and regulatory compliance.
• Business Process Improvement: Evaluate existing processes and internal controls, and recommend improvements.
• Client and Team Relationships: Build and maintain positive client relationships and collaborate with firm teams.
• Issue Identification and Reporting: Interview client units and report audit findings to Managers.

Skills

External audit methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Professional attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

21 hours accounting coursework

Job description

Audit Staff Accountant | Search Services

The Tone:

This is an opportunity for Auditors at Staff, Senior, and Manager levels, available for both full-time and contract assignments, within a well-established and highly respected CPA firm headquartered in Houston, TX. The work schedule operates on a hybrid model, balancing time between the firm’s office, located on the West/Southwest side of Houston, and various client sites. Our client is renowned for its friendly and collaborative culture, placing significant emphasis on professional growth, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and cultivating strong, lasting client relationships. The assurance practice of this firm is experiencing rapid expansion, creating immediate and significant opportunities for talented and experienced auditors to become integral members of their growing team. This role represents an excellent chance to join a team that deeply values both technical excellence in auditing and a supportive, personable, and team-oriented work environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Full-time or Contract
• Type: Full-time or Contract
• Location: Hybrid – Houston, TX
• Mission: To assist in the execution of audit programs, ensuring corporate operations, financials, and regulatory compliance are accurately evaluated and improved for a diverse client base.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Audit Program Execution: Assist directly in the comprehensive execution of diverse audit programs across multiple client engagements, ensuring all protocols and objectives are met efficiently and accurately.
• Financial and Regulatory Auditing: Perform detailed auditing of corporate operations, financial statements, and regulatory compliance to ensure accuracy, transparency, and adherence to relevant standards.
• Business Process Improvement: Evaluate and analyze existing business processes and internal controls, then formulate and recommend strategic improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Client and Team Relationships: Actively build and consistently maintain positive and productive working relationships with external clients and collaborate effectively with internal firm teams.
• Issue Identification and Reporting: Conduct interviews with client business units to gather necessary audit information, then clearly and promptly communicate identified audit issues and findings to Managers.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, including at least 21 hours of specific accounting coursework, for a Staff-level auditing position.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of external audit experience gained within a CPA firm, with consideration for candidates possessing up to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in external audit methodologies, execution, and compliance.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to work.
  • Professional attitude with an appreciation for a supportive work environment.
• Bonus: Prior public accounting experience for individuals who have transitioned to industry but are looking to return to client services.