Audit Associate at Doeren Mayhew in Houston, TX

Job description

• We are seeking an Audit Associate to join the Financial Institutions Group in our Houston, Texas office.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving financial institutions such as community banks and credit unions.
• Participate in all phases of an audit, review or compilations, including planning, control analysis and testing, substantive procedures, as well as identifying and assisting clients with issues and reporting.
• Prepare and review of financial statements, work papers, audit programs, etc.
• Review and analyze client internal controls.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and problems that may arise.
• Work closely with clients and engagement team to develop client and project risk assessments, implementations, and recommendations.
• Maintain active communication with engagement team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Seek opportunities to participate in business development and begin to build network of referral sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA License preferred, CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CPA exam in place
• Prior experience in audit preferred
• Financial institution industry experience a plus
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Skills

Required

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred

• CPA License
• Prior experience in audit