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Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest U.S. tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with over 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.
Doeren Mayhew is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Audit Department in our Orlando, Florida office. This role provides administrative support to Audit professionals across our Central Florida offices, helping to drive operational efficiency and deliver a high level of client service.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in formatting audit reports, engagement letters, presentations, confirmation letters, and other workpapers
- Provide general administrative support to auditors and the audit department (e.g., scheduling, document prep, assembly)
- Organize, maintain, and file audit documentation (physical and digital), ensuring compliance with firm standards
- Manage incoming/outgoing mail, emails, and internal communications
- Maintain project documentation, task lists, workflows, procedures and related resources to support consistency across teams.
- Support new client onboarding by gathering information, organizing documentation, completing setup tasks and ensuring required steps are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide basic resources and support to clients and internal team members related to client onboarding, portal access, systems and process updates.
- Maintain accurate and consistent client data across firm platforms, including monitoring data entry for accuracy, completeness and missing information.
- Identify data issues, process gaps, system concerns and opportunities for improvement.
- Perform routine office duties: photocopying, scanning, supply inventory, front-desk coverage
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of administrative or audit support experience, preferably within finance/accounting/audit environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with audit/file management software (e.g., Engagement, Suralink) is a plus
- Ability to work in the office Monday – Friday
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Basic accounting knowledge preferred
Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.
“Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance, PC and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance, PC and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance, PC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC, DM Payroll Solutions, Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors and their subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audit assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and formulas
- Familiarity with audit documentation and workpaper standards
- Knowledge of GAAP principles and internal control frameworks
- CPA candidate status or progress toward CPA licensure preferred
- Experience with audit management or ERP software such as SAP or Oracle
Tips for Your Audit Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit workflows
Highlight specific audit procedures you've supported, such as walkthroughs, control testing, or workpaper documentation. Generic finance resumes get screened out fast. Mention the frameworks you've worked within, like SOX, GAAP, or COSO, so reviewers immediately see relevant context.
Earn your CPA progress upfront
If you're CPA-eligible but not yet certified, list your exam sections passed and your target completion date. Many firms screen audit assistant candidates by CPA progress, and showing momentum signals commitment without needing the full credential in hand.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists audit assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by audit specialization
Internal audit, external audit, and IT audit roles each demand different skills and tools. When you search, use specialization terms alongside the job title so you're not applying to roles that need three years of ERP audit experience when your background is in financial statement testing.
Prepare for workpaper review scenarios
Audit assistant interviews often include a sample workpaper or a walk-through of a simple control test. Practice explaining your documentation choices out loud, because interviewers want to see how you think about evidence, not just whether you can fill out a template correctly.
Negotiate your busy-season expectations clearly
Audit roles carry heavy overtime from January through April. During the offer stage, ask directly about expected weekly hours in peak season and how comp time or overtime pay is handled. Getting specifics now prevents friction after you've already accepted.
Audit Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most audit assistants?
AAB, ADM, and MAREX are hiring the most audit assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at large public accounting firms and organizations with active internal audit programs.
How many audit assistant jobs are remote?
About 50% of audit assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by employer type. Internal audit roles at large corporations tend to offer more remote flexibility, while public accounting firms more often require in-person presence during fieldwork and busy season.
How do you become an audit assistant?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, since most employers require it as a baseline. Build foundational skills in Excel, financial statement analysis, and internal controls through coursework or internships. Pursuing CPA exam eligibility strengthens your profile significantly. Many candidates enter through internship-to-hire pipelines at accounting firms or through entry-level postings in corporate finance departments.
How do you get hired as an audit assistant with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled 'entry-level' or 'associate' and emphasize any coursework in auditing, accounting information systems, or internal controls. Part-time bookkeeping, tax prep work, or finance internships all count as relevant experience. Demonstrating progress toward the CPA and familiarity with workpaper documentation can offset a thin professional history when competing for your first audit role.
What does the audit assistant interview process look like?
Most audit assistant interviews include an initial screening call focused on your accounting background, followed by one or two rounds covering technical knowledge and behavioral questions. Expect questions about how you handle discrepancies in financial data, your experience documenting controls, and your ability to manage deadlines under pressure. Some employers include a brief practical exercise involving a sample workpaper or basic Excel task.
Where can I find and apply to audit assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to audit assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and target location.
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