Cherry Bekaert LLP

January 2027 Audit Associate - Houston

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; Masters preferred
  • CPA certification or eligibility to obtain CPA license
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
  • Proficient in computer and spreadsheet software
  • Willingness to travel to client sites, including same-day and occasional out-of-town
  • Ability to work moderate overtime, especially during peak business cycles

Responsibilities

  • Engage and serve clients across various industries
  • Communicate effectively with project in-charges and clients
  • Develop technical accounting skills through audits of financial statements
  • Prepare audit checklists and adjust journal entries as necessary
  • Gain business writing experience by preparing financial statements
  • Organize and prepare workpapers for client files
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Values promoting inclusion and belonging
  • Opportunities for innovative and engaging work
  • Collaborative environment for career growth and professional development
  • Comprehensive annual bonus and benefits package
  • Flexibility for work-life balance
  • Networking opportunities with diverse professionals
Full Job Description
As an Audit Staff, you will:

As an Audit Staff at Cherry Bekaert, you will work on a wide variety of audit engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals.

  • Engage and serve clients from various industries


  • Communicate with project in-charges and clients


  • Develop technical accounting skills while performing audits of financial statements


  • Prepare audit checklists and adjust journal entries


  • Gain business writing experience while preparing financial statements alongside clients


  • Prepare and organize workpapers for client files


  • Perform other essential duties as needed


What you bring to the role:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Masters preferred


  • CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license


  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required


  • Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs


  • Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel


  • Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles


What you can expect from us:
  • Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
  • The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
  • A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
  • Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
  • Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
  • Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures


Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:
$87,000

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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