Public Sector Audit Associate - Growth & Training

Whitley Penn; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Whitley Penn in Houston is seeking an Audit Associate for our Public Sector (Government/Not-for-Profit) practice. You will participate in diverse engagements, learn the audit process, and develop technical skills while building your professional network.

The role is in-office, Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, CPA eligibility is preferred, and 1–2 years of external audit experience is expected. Join a growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of public accounting external audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's preferred.
• CPA certification or CPA eligibility in progress.
• Preferred knowledge of GASB standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with initiative and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate on projects and engagements, where you will grow your accounting and business knowledge and learn the firm’s audit engagement process
• Perform external audit procedures on financial statements and internal controls
• Identify, measure, and analyze data
• Learn to communicate, build relationships, and proactively work with clients to gather information needed to conduct assignments in an organized and efficient way
• Learn how engagement budgets connect to firm financial results and how to manage your personal billable hours to engagement budgets
• Develop knowledge of the firm, including its professional capabilities and our client service philosophy
• Participate in community organizations/events through volunteer and networking opportunities

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Learning mindset

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

CPA certification or CPA eligibility

Job description

Whitley Penn in Houston is seeking an Audit Associate for our Public Sector (Government/Not-for-Profit) practice. You will participate in diverse engagements, learn the audit process, and develop technical skills while building your professional network.

The role is in-office, Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, CPA eligibility is preferred, and 1–2 years of external audit experience is expected. Join a growth-focused firm.