Audit Senior Associate - Athens, AL

Mauldin & Jenkins; Athens (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Continuing education opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A Top 100 CPA Firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Athens, AL. The role involves managing audits for private companies, leading teams, and ensuring engagement efficiency. Candidates must hold a B.A./B.S. in Accounting and possess public accounting experience. This position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. Remote options are available, along with continuous education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting is essential.
• Understanding of GAAS and GAAP is necessary.
• Knowledge of GAAS and GAAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits for private and closely-held companies.
• Manage client engagements and teams.
• Communicate financial information accurately.
• Attend to client sites and develop presentation skills.
• Mentor interns and junior staff.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple audits

Willingness to travel

Weekend flexibility

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

Public accounting experience

GAAS/GAAP understanding

Job description

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Senior Associate. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been a 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 duties as assigned

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
• May be required to work weekends

Education And Experience

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

Office Location

Athens, AL (remote options available)

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.

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

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.

Mauldin & 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.