Entry Level Audit Team Lead Jobs
New grad audit team lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on audit project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Protiviti, Jobot, and Air Products hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Audit Staff Accountant Hybrid/Remote Options
Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt
Position Description:
The role of audit Staff accountant is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze client information such as balance sheets and income statements to obtain reasonable assurance for attestation engagements.
- Utilize applicable standards such as GAAS/SSARS to create working papers that include nature, timing and extent of performed procedures, results of performed procedures, as well as evidence obtained and conclusion.
- Review, analyze and understand audit plans based on risk assessment.
- Understand, engage in, and execute the attestation engagement process.
- Review and analyze client data to prepare, or assist clients in preparation of, financial statements and other non-attestation processes. Offer professional insight and guidance to clients regarding appropriate presentation and disclosure of financial statements.
- Identify auditing, accounting, and engagement process issues as they arise; advise engagement executives and develop solutions.
- Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
- Respond to and consult on day-to-day client matters, questions and requests.
- Work on multiple engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively in relation to engagement budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify, candidate must have:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university.
- A CPA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills: proficiency in Accounting software, Excel, Word.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Dual business level proficiency in English/Japanese required.
- Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
BENEFITS:
- Teleworking
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
- Referral bonus program
- CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements
Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms.
INTRODUCTION
Audit Staff Accountant Hybrid/Remote Options
Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt
Position Description:
The role of audit Staff accountant is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze client information such as balance sheets and income statements to obtain reasonable assurance for attestation engagements.
- Utilize applicable standards such as GAAS/SSARS to create working papers that include nature, timing and extent of performed procedures, results of performed procedures, as well as evidence obtained and conclusion.
- Review, analyze and understand audit plans based on risk assessment.
- Understand, engage in, and execute the attestation engagement process.
- Review and analyze client data to prepare, or assist clients in preparation of, financial statements and other non-attestation processes. Offer professional insight and guidance to clients regarding appropriate presentation and disclosure of financial statements.
- Identify auditing, accounting, and engagement process issues as they arise; advise engagement executives and develop solutions.
- Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
- Respond to and consult on day-to-day client matters, questions and requests.
- Work on multiple engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively in relation to engagement budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify, candidate must have:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university.
- A CPA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills: proficiency in Accounting software, Excel, Word.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Dual business level proficiency in English/Japanese required.
- Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
BENEFITS:
- Teleworking
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
- Referral bonus program
- CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements
Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms.
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Entry Level Audit Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level audit team lead job?
Focus on internship experience, coursework in accounting or compliance, and any exposure to audit workflows or internal controls. Employers hiring at this level typically look for candidates who understand basic audit methodology, can organize documentation, and show strong attention to detail. A relevant certification like CPA candidacy or CIA enrollment can give a junior candidate a meaningful edge over others at the same experience level.
Which companies hire entry level audit team leads?
Companies hiring entry level audit team leads right now include Protiviti, Jobot, and Air Products, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of regional accounting firms, corporate internal audit departments, and financial services organizations that build their audit bench by developing new graduates from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level audit team lead jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 72% of entry level audit team lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer preference for in-person mentorship during early-career development. Candidates open to hybrid schedules will find a broader set of openings than those targeting fully remote positions only.
Are these new grad audit team lead jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates, and those with internship backgrounds rather than full-time audit history. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists a degree as the primary qualification, accepts internship experience in lieu of work history, or explicitly mentions training programs for early-career hires.
Which industries hire the most entry level audit team leads?
Entry Level audit team lead roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate under regulatory compliance requirements, internal control mandates, or financial reporting standards that create consistent demand for audit staff at every experience level, including candidates just starting out.