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Auditor resume example — Entry-level (0–2 years)

Sample summary for Alex Kim

First-year audit associate at a Big 4 firm with strong GAAP fundamentals and a team-first attitude. Supported 3 client audits in first year with zero reviewer-identified errors on final deliverables. Pursuing CPA licensure while building expertise in public company audit methodology.

Key skills
Audit MethodologyGAAPInternal Controls TestingExcelRisk AssessmentAudit DocumentationWorkpaper PreparationGoing Concern AnalysisAccounts Payable/Receivable TestingCPA Candidate
Sample experience
Audit Associate
Sep 2023 – Present
Delaney & Partners LLP · Philadelphia, PA
  • •Supported audits of 3 public company clients ($80M–$600M revenue); completed all workpapers before deadline
  • •Tested 40 internal controls across revenue and cash cycles; identified 2 control deficiencies reported to management
  • •Completed 60 hours of continuing professional education in first year while supporting full audit cycle
Accounting Intern
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Valley Medical Center · Philadelphia, PA
  • •Reconciled 3 months of accounts payable totaling $2.4M with 100% accuracy
  • •Assisted in preparation of annual audit schedules reviewed by external auditors without adjustment
Tips for your Auditor resume

Entry auditor resumes should show client industry exposure, control testing scope, and accuracy rates. Mention the revenue size of clients audited (even as a range) — it signals the complexity of your exposure. List your CPA exam progress prominently; firms filter by licensure path.

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Alex Kim
Audit Associate · CPA Candidate · Big 4 · Recent Graduate
alex.kim@email.com · (555) 234-5678 · New York, NY
Summary
First-year audit associate at a Big 4 firm with strong GAAP fundamentals and a team-first attitude. Supported 3 client audits in first year with zero reviewer-identified errors on final deliverables. Pursuing CPA licensure while building expertise in public company audit methodology.
Experience
Audit AssociateSep 2023 – Present
Delaney & Partners LLP · Philadelphia, PA
• Supported audits of 3 public company clients ($80M–$600M revenue); completed all workpapers before deadline
• Tested 40 internal controls across revenue and cash cycles; identified 2 control deficiencies reported to management
• Completed 60 hours of continuing professional education in first year while supporting full audit cycle
Accounting InternJun 2022 – Aug 2022
Valley Medical Center · Philadelphia, PA
• Reconciled 3 months of accounts payable totaling $2.4M with 100% accuracy
• Assisted in preparation of annual audit schedules reviewed by external auditors without adjustment
Skills
Audit MethodologyGAAPInternal Controls TestingExcelRisk AssessmentAudit DocumentationWorkpaper PreparationGoing Concern AnalysisAccounts Payable/Receivable TestingCPA Candidate
Education
B.S. Accounting
Villanova University
2023