Financial Institutions Staff Auditor

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Financial Institution Audit Team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with clients across the financial services industry while gaining hands-on experience in internal control evaluations, regulatory compliance, and operational auditing. We’re looking for someone with a client-first mindset, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and planning audit engagements for financial institutions.
• Conduct audits covering regulatory compliance and internal controls.
• Prepare and complete audit workpapers and communicate with clients.
• Participate in audit exit discussions and finalize workpapers.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Time management

Organizational abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Independence and teamwork

Professionalism and reliability

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Overview

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Financial Institution Audit Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with clients across the financial services industry while gaining hands-on experience in internal control evaluations, regulatory compliance, and operational auditing.

We’re looking for someone with a client-first mindset, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work independently. This is an excellent opportunity to build foundational knowledge in financial institution operations and audit processes across multiple departments and institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and planning audit engagements for financial institutions
• Conduct audits covering regulatory compliance and internal controls
• Prepare and complete audit workpapers, communicate with clients, and participate in audit exit discussions
• Finalize workpapers and assist in preparing audit reports
• Research and provide accurate responses to non-complex technical questions
• Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and firm leadership
• Work independently or as part of a team, taking direction from seniors, managers, and partners as needed

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work both independently and within a team structure
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements

Preferred

• Previous work experience in banking, regulatory compliance, or lending
• Exposure to auditing practices or accounting-related roles
• Interest in long-term growth within the financial audit sector

Why Join PB&H?

At Pattillo, Brown & Hill, we believe in growing talent through mentorship, hands-on experience, and a collaborative environment. You’ll gain insight into the operations of a wide range of financial institutions while being supported by a team that values:

• Integrity and accountability
• Innovation and growth
• Balance and meaningful client relationships