CPA firm experienced audit associate (100% remote)

Friedman CPA Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Friedman CPA Group, a specialized CPA firm, seeks an Experienced Audit Associate to conduct audits, reviews, and compilations for diverse clients. You will plan and execute procedures, test controls, analyze financial data, and document findings clearly while working fully remotely.

This full-time role offers a steady workload year-round with minimal overtime, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and mentoring junior staff in a remotely managed

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and finance skills; interpret complex client scenarios.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements (audits, reviews, compilations).
• CPA practices knowledge; CPA license preferred.
• Knowledge of tax processes as they relate to audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit procedures.
• Test internal controls and analyze financial data.
• Document workpapers and findings clearly and accurately.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to clients.
• Support junior team members and ongoing training.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Analytics

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

CPA license preferred

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Friedman CPA Group is a specialized CPA firm focused on delivering sophisticated business, tax, and financial advice to clients at pivotal stages in their growth and business cycles. The firm handles both traditional and non-traditional engagements, including financing packages, mergers and acquisitions structuring, succession planning, systems re-engineering, and comprehensive tax reviews. Friedman CPA Group is selective in the clients it serves, ensuring alignment between client needs and the firm’s expertise. The firm emphasizes a professional yet friendly environment that promotes close, responsive relationships and innovative problem-solving. Team members are encouraged to develop unique solutions that support long-term client success.

Role Description

The hours and schedule are very flexible, salary and benefits are extremely competitive, and we offer an array of other intangible benefits as well. You will NOT experience the typical "audit" season. Due to our client-mix , you will have a steady level of challenging work throughout the year; you will NOT be overworked because our client work is spread out evenly throughout the year. Our team works minimal overtime; most team members work no overtime.

This is a full-time, 100% remote Experienced Audit Associate role with Friedman CPA Group. The person in this role will perform audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements for a variety of clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and executing audit procedures, testing internal controls, analyzing financial data, and documenting workpapers and findings clearly and accurately. The Experienced Audit Associate will collaborate with team members and client personnel, communicate audit results and recommendations, and assist in resolving accounting and reporting issues. The role also involves contributing to process improvements, supporting training of junior team members, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting and auditing regulations while working effectively in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Accounting and Finance skills, with the ability to interpret and apply accounting principles to complex client situations.
• Candidates should possess experience in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements, including audits, reviews, and compilations in accordance with professional standards.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Certified Public Accounting (CPA) practices, and holding or actively pursuing a CPA license is highly preferred.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Tax Preparation processes and related compliance considerations as they intersect with audit engagements.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Prior public accounting audit experience, preferably with diverse industries and growth-oriented clients.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple remote engagements and deadlines.
• Proficient in audit and accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other digital tools used in remote collaboration.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused, professional demeanor and commitment to ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.