Assurance Senior: Lead Audits & Mentorship

HoganTaylor; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HoganTaylor in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Assurance Senior to lead audits, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality client service across diverse industries. You will communicate clearly with clients and internal teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure adherence to GAAP and auditing standards.

This role emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a digital-first environment, with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• 2–4 years of recent public accounting experience in assurance/audit.
• Understanding GAAP/OCBOA and industry-specific rules.
• Strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and meet deadlines while providing exceptional client service.
• Comfortable in a digital-first environment and open to occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to wrap-up across a variety of industries.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Analyze financial statements and internal controls to uncover opportunities and improve client outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor staff and interns on engagements.
• Understand engagement economics, manage budgets and timelines, and use digital tools to improve efficiency.
• Represent HoganTaylor in professional organizations and client development activities.
• Participate in assurance trainings and stay current on GAAP and audit standards.

Skills

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

HoganTaylor in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Assurance Senior to lead audits, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality client service across diverse industries. You will communicate clearly with clients and internal teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure adherence to GAAP and auditing standards.

This role emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a digital-first environment, with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.