Audit Associate – Public Accounting

Audit Associate – Public Accounting

Location: Maitland / Orlando, FLWork Arrangement: On-siteSalary: $60,000–$80,000+, depending on experience and CPA credentials

Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with an established public accounting firm in the Orlando area to hire an Audit Associate to join its growing audit and assurance team.This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who wants hands-on audit experience, direct exposure to clients, and the opportunity to grow into leading engagements.

The firm offers the close-knit environment of a smaller CPA practice, where team members have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and develop their skills without getting lost in a large organization.The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of audit experience, although recent accounting graduates and candidates with up to four years of experience will also be considered.What You’ll DoAssist with planning and performing financial statement audits, reviews, and compilationsExecute audit procedures and perform substantive testingTest and document internal controlsAnalyze account balances, financial statements, and supporting documentationPrepare clear, accurate, and organized audit workpapersAssist with drafting audit findings, recommendations, and client deliverablesCommunicate directly with clients to obtain documentation and resolve accounting questionsWork closely with partners and other members of the audit team throughout engagementsManage multiple assignments and deadlines during busy periodsGain increasing responsibility with the opportunity to eventually lead audit engagementsAssist with tax-related work as neededWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldAudit experience strongly preferred; public accounting experience is a plusApproximately 0–4 years of professional experience, with 1–2 years of audit experience being idealRecent accounting graduates with a strong interest in audit are encouraged to applyUnderstanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and audit conceptsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to communicate professionally with clients and colleaguesComfortable working in an on-site, collaborative environment in the Orlando areaNice to HaveExperience auditing nonprofit organizationsCPA license, CPA eligibility, or progress toward completing the CPA examExposure to tax preparationExperience with CCH or similar public accounting softwareWhy Consider This Opportunity?$60,000–$80,000+ base salary, depending on experience and credentials4 weeks of PTO starting from day oneSIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer matchFlexible working hours3 PM Fridays during non-busy summer monthsPotential assistance with CPA exam expensesDirect access to experienced partners and leadershipOpportunity to develop from supporting audits to eventually leading engagementsEstablished firm with approximately 30 years in public accountingSmall, collaborative team environment where your contributions are visible and valuedThis is an on-site position in the Maitland/Orlando area, and candidates should currently reside within commuting distance. Relocation is not preferred.If you’re looking to build your audit career in a smaller public accounting environment where you can gain broad experience, work directly with experienced professionals, and take on more responsibility as you grow, we’d love to connect.