About Fielbelken
Fielbelken is a third-generation accounting and auditing firm committed to delivering high-quality professional services with integrity, precision, and exceptional client service. As we continue to strengthen and grow our Audit Service Line, we are building a team of professionals who combine technical competence with sound professional judgment, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We are seeking an Auditor to perform and support audit engagements for our clients while contributing to the consistent delivery of high-quality audit services.
Position Summary
The Auditor is responsible for executing assigned components of audit engagements, including audit planning activities, fieldwork, testing, workpaper preparation, documentation, and client coordination.
Working under the direction of the Audit Manager and senior audit professionals, the Auditor applies established audit methodologies and professional standards to evaluate financial information, internal controls, supporting documentation, and audit evidence.
The Auditor is expected to manage assigned work with increasing independence, identify and communicate issues promptly, maintain high-quality documentation, and contribute to the timely completion of client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Preparation
- Support the planning and preparation of audit engagements.
- Review client information and prior-year audit documentation.
- Assist with preliminary analytical procedures and risk assessment activities.
- Prepare and maintain assigned audit planning documentation.
- Review Prepared by Client (PBC) documentation and identify missing or incomplete information.
- Participate in client planning meetings as required.
- Understand engagement objectives, scope, timelines, and assigned responsibilities before beginning fieldwork.
Audit Fieldwork & Testing
- Perform assigned audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit program.
- Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures, transaction testing, and other assigned audit activities.
- Examine financial records and supporting documentation to obtain appropriate audit evidence.
- Assist with testing internal controls and documenting results.
- Identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, control deficiencies, and other matters requiring further investigation.
- Exercise appropriate professional skepticism when reviewing client information.
- Escalate significant findings or unresolved issues to the Audit Manager or senior team member.
Audit Documentation & Workpapers
- Prepare accurate, complete, and well-organized audit workpapers.
- Ensure audit procedures performed, evidence obtained, conclusions reached, and supporting documentation are clearly documented.
- Maintain appropriate cross-referencing and file organization.
- Follow Fielbelken's workpaper naming, indexing, documentation, and file-management standards.
- Respond promptly and accurately to review notes.
- Ensure assigned workpapers are complete and ready for review within established deadlines.
Client Communication & Coordination
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding routine audit requests and outstanding documentation.
- Follow up on assigned PBC items and maintain accurate records of client responses.
- Ask clear and appropriate questions when additional information or clarification is required.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions.
- Escalate sensitive, complex, or potentially contentious client matters to the appropriate senior team member.
Engagement & Workflow Management
- Manage assigned audit tasks according to engagement deadlines and priorities.
- Maintain accurate status information within the firm's engagement management systems.
- Communicate potential delays, capacity issues, or barriers to completion promptly.
- Coordinate effectively with Audit Administrators, Audit Associates, senior auditors, managers, and other engagement team members.
- Support the timely progression of engagements through applicable service delivery and quality review stages.
Quality & Compliance
- Perform work in accordance with applicable professional standards, firm policies, and established audit methodology.
- Maintain appropriate professional skepticism and attention to detail.
- Participate constructively in the firm's review and quality-control processes.
- Correct identified deficiencies and incorporate review feedback into future work.
- Maintain awareness of relevant accounting and auditing standards applicable to assigned engagements.
Professional Development & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain and expand technical knowledge through training, research, and practical experience.
- Participate in firm learning and professional development activities.
- Apply feedback from engagement reviews to improve technical and professional performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve audit workflows, documentation, and service delivery.
- Support Audit Associates and less experienced team members as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
- Approximately 2–4 years of audit or public accounting experience is preferred.
- Experience performing audit fieldwork and preparing audit workpapers.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards.
- Experience with nonprofit or governmental audit engagements is advantageous.
- Familiarity with Yellow Book and Single Audit requirements is advantageous where applicable to assigned clients.
Technology
Candidates should demonstrate proficiency or working knowledge in:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Audit and workpaper management software
- Caseware or comparable audit software preferred
- Electronic document and file-management systems
The ability to learn and effectively use Fielbelken's technology and workflow systems is essential.
Why Join Fielbelken?
At Fielbelken, Auditors are expected to develop beyond completing assigned procedures. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise, develop professional judgment, work directly with clients, and progressively assume greater responsibility across audit engagements.
Through structured development, practical experience, coaching, and competency-based career progression, Fielbelken provides a pathway for audit professionals to grow from execution-focused roles into senior technical and leadership positions.
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Preferred)
Experience:
- audit or public accounting: 2 years (Required)
- audit fieldwork workpapers.: 2 years (Required)
- Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
- nonprofit or governmental audit engagements: 2 years (Required)
- Yellow Book and Single Audit requirements: 2 years (Required)
- Working knowledge of GAAP : 2 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure (Required)
Location:
Work Location: Remote
