Audit Assistant

Audit Assistant (Accounting & Audit Support) – Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring an Audit Assistant to support financial audits, account reconciliations, compliance reporting, and audit-ready documentation. You’ll work closely with accounting teams, finance leadership, and external auditors to ensure financial records remain accurate, compliant, and well-organized. If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy working with financial data, this role is a great fit. What You’ll Do Audit Preparation & Documentation Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Gather invoices, contracts, bank records, journal entries, and financial reports. Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation. Track audit requests and follow up on outstanding items. Reconciliations & Financial Verification Perform bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations. Investigate and resolve discrepancies. Validate financial data accuracy. Support month-end and year-end audit preparation. Audit Testing & Internal Controls Assist with audit walkthroughs and sample testing. Support internal control and compliance testing. Document findings and escalate discrepancies when needed. Compliance & Reporting Support compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies. Maintain audit trails and supporting schedules. Help improve audit processes and internal controls. Prepare audit progress updates and reports. Collaboration Coordinate with accounting, finance, HR, operations, and external auditors. Communicate audit requests, deadlines, and project updates. Help ensure audit projects are completed accurately and on time. Required Experience & Skills 1–2+ years of experience in audit support, accounting, finance, reconciliations, or compliance. Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliations. Ex