January 2027 Audit Associate - Houston

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
87K-87K Annually
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Perform audit procedures on financial statement engagements under supervision; prepare workpapers, audit checklists, and adjusting journal entries; communicate with clients and project leads; assist in preparing financial statements and develop technical accounting and business writing skills. Travel to client sites and work overtime during busy cycles as required.
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Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us. 

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

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

© 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Master's degree in accounting or related field
  • CPA certified or eligible to work toward obtaining a CPA license
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above
  • Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
  • 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 during certain business cycles
  • Authorized to work in the United States (employer will not provide work sponsorship)
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The Company
HQ: Raleigh, NC
1,852 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

Cherry Bekaert delivers digitally driven and industry-aligned solutions to elevate our clients from mid-market players to market leaders in a hypercompetitive landscape. Ranked among the largest accounting firms in the United States, we offer specialized solutions across assurance, tax, business valuations, digital consulting, M&A and other advisory services to advance our clients' business goals. For more than 75 years, global corporations, private businesses, government entities, nonprofits, emerging firms, start-ups and successful individuals have relied on Cherry Bekaert to guide them forward as their growth advisor. We offer professional opportunities and resources in an environment that is supportive, flexible, entrepreneurial, and offers personal growth. We invest in our people to help transform their careers. Bringing together diverse talents and backgrounds, we empower our people to achieve more. This supports our mission: “Making a Difference for our people, our clients, our community and our professions." Cherry Bekaert specializes in serving industry sectors including Government Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Hospitality & Retail, Industrial Manufacturing, Not-for-Profits, Private Equity Services, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction and Technology. In addition, The Firm has an international reach through our affiliation with Allinial Global. For more information, please visit cbh.com, and be sure to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Content on this page has been prepared for general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or professional advice. Please reach out to your advisors for specific advice.

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