Audit Associate (Houston - Start Date: January 2027, September 2027)

About MaloneBailey, LLP

Founded in 1982, MaloneBailey, LLP is a PCAOB-registered, market-leading public accounting firm headquartered in Houston and with offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Tokyo. MaloneBailey provides audit and accounting services to public and private companies. We are an exclusive company as one of a few firms worldwide that serve a substantial number of public company clients, including NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC-listed companies. MaloneBailey is a member of HLB, The Global Advisory and Accounting Network. For more information about MaloneBailey, please visit: www.malonebailey.com.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Become familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA.


• Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.


• Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm.


• Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.


• Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques.


• Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.


• Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency.


• Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners.


• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.


• Become oriented with the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.


• Establish a Continuing Professional Education program to include participation in training sessions, reading, and self-study programs, in preparation for a supervisory role.


• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.


• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.


• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.


• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.


• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.


• Dedicated to superior client service.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 0 - 3 years of recent work experience as an auditor at a public accounting firm.


• Demonstrated knowledge of basic business, technology, or audit principles/standards.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).

Education and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• B or above in all accounting and accounting-related courses


• Satisfactory cumulative and major GPA


• Advanced degree is preferred


• Actively working toward CPA certification, if not already obtained