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Audit Assistant (Accounting, Reconciliations, GAAP/IFRS) – Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role We’re hiring a detail-oriented Audit Assistant to support internal and external audits, financial reconciliations, compliance reporting, and audit-ready documentation. This is not a passive administrative role. You’ll play a key role in audit preparation, account reconciliations, financial data validation, compliance support, internal controls, and maintaining organized audit documentation. You’ll work closely with accounting teams, finance leadership, external auditors, and operational stakeholders to ensure financial records remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. If you’re highly organized, analytical, and skilled in reconciliations and financial documentation, this role could be an excellent fit. Key Responsibilities Audit Preparation & Documentation Prepare and organize PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules, audit support files, reconciliations, and transaction documentation. Gather supporting documentation including invoices, contracts, bank records, journal entries, and financial reports. Maintain clean, structured, and audit-ready documentation systems. Track outstanding audit requests and follow-ups. Reconciliations & Financial Verification Perform reconciliations across bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger balances. Investigate and explain variances or discrepancies. Validate financial data accuracy and completeness. Support month-end and year-end audit preparation activities. Audit Testing & Internal Controls Assist with audit walkthroughs, sample testing, and control verification. Support SOX and compliance-related testing where applicable. Document findings, risks, and inconsistencies. Escalate discrepancies or missing information proactively. Compliance & Regulatory Support Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies. Support regulatory and external audit requirements. Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting schedules. Assist in improving internal controls and audit processes. Reporting & Collaboration Prepare audit progress updates and status reports. Coordinate with finance, accounting, HR, operations, and external auditors. Maintain clear communication regarding deadlines, requests, and audit deliverables. Help ensure audit projects are completed accurately and on time. Requirements Required Qualifications 1–2+ years of experience in audit support, accounting, finance, reconciliations, or compliance-related roles. Strong proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations, and financial tracking. Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and audit requests simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Exposure to SOX, PCAOB, internal audit processes, or compliance frameworks. Experience supporting external auditors. Familiarity with COSO, ISO controls, or audit documentation systems. What Makes You a Strong Fit Highly detail-oriented and process-driven. Enjoy organizing, validating, and reconciling financial data. Able to identify discrepancies quickly and accurately. Comfortable working within structured workflows and deadlines. Strong communicator with auditors and internal stakeholders. Take ownership of accuracy, compliance, and documentation quality. What a Typical Day Looks Like Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. Reconcile accounts and investigate variances. Respond to audit requests from internal and ex