Audit Senior Associate

Mauldin & Jenkins; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Continuing education opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in Baton Rouge is seeking a Senior Associate for their Audit Practice. This role includes performing audits for various clients, managing engagements, and mentoring interns. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, public accounting experience, and a solid understanding of GAAS and GAAP. A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential. The firm promotes work/life balance and offers continuous training opportunities to foster professional growth.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting.
• Public accounting experience is required.
• Understanding of GAAS and GAAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits for private and closely-held companies.
• Manage multiple client engagements.
• Communicate financial information effectively.
• Develop interns and staff through training.
• Effectively communicate the accuracy of financial statements to clients.
• Foster relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Travel to client sites will be required.
• Develop presentation skills for audits, committees, and industry events.
• Act as a change agent, supporting new audit tools and approaches.
• Participate in firm activities to help grow the practice (recruiting, training).
• Develop interns and staff through delegation and training.
• Provide timely constructive feedback to all levels.
• Mentor interns and staff as needed.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client engagement management

Ability to travel

Marketing the Firm

Ability to lift 25lb

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

Public accounting experience

GAAS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Senior Associate for their Audit Practice. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been one continuous entity since 1918.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately and skillfully performing audits for private and closely‑held companies
• Managing multiple client engagements
• Responsible for seeing that all engagements are complete and ready for Manager or Partner review within the established time frame and budget for engagements in accordance with M&J’s quality control policies
• Responsible for managing a team from two to five employees
• Effectively communicating the accuracy of financial statements and other financial information to clients
• Continuously fostering relationships with coworkers and clients
• Travel to client sites will be required
• Developing presentation skills necessary to confidently present at an audit committee meeting, industry or trade association, office event, etc.
• Acts as a change agent; sets an example by accepting change and proactively supporting change (e.g. change in audit tools, different audit approach at the client, etc.)
• Participates in practice/location activities to help grow M&J (e.g. recruiting, Firm training sessions, etc.)
• Develops Interns and Staff by delegating and training them to be successful in their careers
• Provides constructive formal and informal feedback in a timely manner to all levels
• Serves as a mentor to an Intern and/or Staff
• Additional tasks as needed

Required Skills/Abilities

• Has a positive attitude that is reflected in work and evident to others; motivates others
• Professionalism is required while in the office and at a client site
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Managing multiple audit client engagements throughout the year
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Marketing the Firm and services
• Must be able to lift 25lb

Education and Experience

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting
• Public accounting experience
• Understanding of GAAS and GAAP

Training

In addition to on‑the‑job training, all employees will have multiple continuing education opportunities throughout the year. Depending on work assignments, you will attend industry‑specific training internally and/or externally. We also provide ample opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to become a thought leader within the Accounting industry.

At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Mauldin and Jenkins Culture

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like‑minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed.

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.