Public Company Audit Associate – Houston (CPA Path)

MaloneBailey, LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MaloneBailey, LLP in Houston is seeking an Audit Associate to join our growing team starting September 2027. The role involves auditing financial statements, applying FASB and AICPA standards, and developing professional judgment under supervision.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of public accounting audit experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and CPA progression. We offer full-time hours with some partial remote options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and AICPA.
• Audit financial statements for clients.
• Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the firm.
• Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.
• Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques.
• Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.
• Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency.
• Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
• Become oriented with the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.
• Establish a Continuing Professional Education program for supervisory role.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Accounting GPA requirement

GPA (cumulative/major)

Advanced degree preferred

CPA candidacy in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

MaloneBailey, LLP in Houston is seeking an Audit Associate to join our growing team starting September 2027. The role involves auditing financial statements, applying FASB and AICPA standards, and developing professional judgment under supervision.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of public accounting audit experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and CPA progression. We offer full-time hours with some partial remote options and a comprehensive benefits package.