Experienced Audit Associate

MaloneBailey LLP•Houston, TX

48d

About The Position

The Experienced Associate Auditor is expected to further acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures. This role involves gaining familiarity with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA, becoming proficient at auditing financial statements for clients, and obtaining exposure to the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm. The associate will assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision, be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques, and execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients. Additionally, the role requires interacting with clients to help audit team efficiency, communicating auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners, and acquiring a working knowledge of the client’s business. The associate will also become oriented with the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture, and establish a Continuing Professional Educational program to include participation in training sessions, and reading and self-study programs, in preparation for a supervisory role. Other duties as necessary will also be performed.

Requirements

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 combined with a cooperative attitude.
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
Dedicated to superior client service.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4-16 months of recent work experience, encompassing at least one audit busy season, in the field of accounting, with exposure to various responsibilities in public accounting.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic business, technology, or audit principles/standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e., Excel).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is preferred.
CPA certification (active) preferred or working toward if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

Further gain familiarity with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA.
Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.
Obtain exposure to 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 Educational program to include participation in training sessions, and reading and self-study programs, in preparation for a supervisory role.
Perform other duties as necessary.