About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Employer

Confidential Client is a full-service accounting and business consulting firm serving small businesses and professionals across Puerto Rico. The organization is committed to professional integrity, high-quality client service, and continuous staff development. This role supports audit, review, and assurance engagements across client sites in multiple municipalities.

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Compensation & Schedule

Confidential Client offers:

• $16.00–$20.00 per hour (approximately $33,280–$41,600 per year for full-time)
• Full-time, on-site role
• Reports to the Audit Manager and senior audit team members
• Travel to client facilities across Puerto Rico is required
• Professional proficiency in Spanish (required); functional proficiency in English (required)
• Active pursuit of CPA licensure is strongly encouraged and supported

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What Success Looks Like

• Financial audits and assurance engagements are planned, executed, and documented on time and in full conformance with professional standards.
• Working papers are clear, complete, and support audit conclusions with no material documentation deficiencies.
• Substantive and controls testing is executed accurately, with issues identified and communicated promptly to supervising auditors.
• Time budgets and client delivery deadlines are consistently met across engagements.
• The Staff Auditor demonstrates steady growth in technical knowledge and progress toward CPA readiness.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and documentation of financial audits, reviews, and other assurance services under supervision.
• Prepare complete, well-documented working papers that support audit conclusions and meet firm standards.
• Execute substantive tests and controls testing as directed, applying sound professional judgment.
• Evaluate financial and operational information to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities; document findings clearly.
• Obtain, organize, and secure audit evidence to keep files audit-ready throughout engagements.
• Meet time budgets and delivery deadlines; manage competing priorities across multiple assignments.
• Contribute to process improvements within the Audit Department to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Leverage technology and AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of audit documentation and analysis.
• Maintain professional, timely communication with clients and team members.
• Travel to client facilities as required and handle all client information with strict confidentiality.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Recent graduate or up to two years of experience in auditing, public accounting, or a closely related field.
• Eligible to obtain CPA licensure; active pursuit of the CPA is strongly encouraged.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with or openness to using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for travel to client facilities.
• Professional oral and written proficiency in Spanish; functional oral and written proficiency in English.

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Competencies

• Integrity and strong professional ethics.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Problem-solving and initiative in identifying and escalating issues.
• Teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.
• Technology adaptability and a willingness to adopt audit tools and AI-enabled workflows.

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Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Able to remain seated or standing for extended intervals as audit work and client visits require.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client facilities across Puerto Rico.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via virtual meeting platforms.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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