Audit Associate (Remote, USA-Based)

Overview

This role supports U.S. audit, accounting, and tax engagements while working with a diverse set of clients across multiple industries. The position offers hands-on exposure to U.S. GAAP, audit standards, tax codes, and business operations, with work spanning audit engagements and related accounting and tax tasks throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding for new audit clients by ensuring smooth transitions and clear setup of audit workflows and documentation.
• Perform day-to-day audit engagement tasks, including:
  • risk assessment and planning
  • fieldwork
  • workpaper preparation
  • completion of audit programs
• Use company software to complete audit, reporting, and compliance-related tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare audit schedules, management letters, reconciliations, and other audit documentation in line with professional standards.
• Conduct substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risk areas requiring further audit attention.
• Research complex auditing, accounting, and regulatory issues and provide practical solutions to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Assist with U.S. federal and state compliance requirements for client audit engagements, including year-end reporting and filing support.
• Work across accounting, tax, and audit engagements throughout the year, with audit work supplemented by bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and financial reporting support—particularly outside of peak audit season.
• Contribute to special projects and financial report preparation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, economics, business, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or tax, including experience leading fieldwork or reviewing junior staff work.
• Comfortable working across audit, accounting, and tax engagements (candidates seeking an audit-only career path are not likely to be a strong fit for this role).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English (all interviews will be conducted in English).
• Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex financial data and identify risk areas.
• Highly dedicated and committed to pursuing a career focused on auditing and assurance services.
• Quantitative and analytical mindset.
• Excellent cross-group collaboration skills.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills; ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Turkish CPA (SMMM) or Turkish Sworn-in CPA (YMM) license.
• Public accounting or external audit experience.
• USGAAP and/or IFRS experience.
• Experience with audit or accounting software systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive USD base salary.
• Fully remote work (anywhere in Turkey).
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Excellent onboarding and ongoing training.
• Continued professional development and exposure to a wide range of financial processes.

Location & Work Schedule

• Location: Home office.
• Work hours: Based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time).
• Travel: Travelling might be required.