Job Description:
Withum’s Auditing services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries.
This Audit Associate role will be based out of our Houston, TX office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will have the opportunity to build a strong team and will be provided with a path to Partnership.
Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
How You’ll Spend Your Time:
Analyzing and reviewing client accounting records and financial statements
Evaluating internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality and compliance with generally accepted auditing standards via inquiry, observation and review
Creating detailed workpapers that support the accounting work being done
Working on portions of larger audit and accounting engagements
Collaborating with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolutions and making recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
Proofreading (to become familiar with a wide range of reports)
Assuming full responsibility on smaller accounting engagements, as proficiency increases
The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification
At least 1 year of prior experience working in the audit department of a public accounting firm
Excellent analytical, technical audit, organizational, project management skills and a strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Ability to travel as needed
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WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification
- At least 1 year of prior audit department experience at a public accounting firm
- Excellent analytical, technical audit, organizational, and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to travel as needed
Withum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Withum and has not been reviewed or approved by Withum.
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Parental & Family Support — Childcare reimbursement up to 25% of eligible expenses, paid parental bonding leave (up to 10 weeks primary/3 weeks secondary), and access to back‑up care are highlighted as distinctive strengths. Recognition such as Best Workplaces for Parents reinforces the family-support focus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, nine paid holidays, and a firmwide shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s create substantial time‑off opportunities. Senior Associates and above have Open Time Off.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Fitness reimbursements, wellness programming, and firm‑paid tools like Headspace support mental and physical wellbeing. Wellness awards and incentives signal sustained investment in lifestyle benefits.
Withum Insights
What We Do
Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of Strength in today’s modern business landscape. Visit www.withum.com for more information. #WithumWay









