Audit Senior Associate - Baton Rouge, LA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Continuing education opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in Baton Rouge seeks an Audit Senior Associate to perform and manage audits for private clients. Candidates should possess a B.A./B.S. in Accounting and relevant public accounting experience. The role includes managing client engagements, developing interns, and requires a positive attitude coupled with strong communication skills. The firm values a healthy work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Solid understanding of GAAS and GAAP.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements.
• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements throughout the year
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Marketing the firm and services to clients
• Must be able to lift 25 lb

Responsibilities

• Perform audits for private and closely-held companies.
• Manage multiple client engagements within established time frames.
• Guide and train interns and staff members.
• Manage a team of two to five employees
• Communicate the accuracy of financial statements to clients
• Develop relationships with coworkers and clients
• Travel to client sites as required
• Develop presentation skills for audit committee meetings and events
• Support change initiatives within the firm
• Participate in recruitment, training, and firm activities
• Mentor interns and staff
• Provide timely feedback to all levels
• Perform additional tasks as needed

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Marketing the firm

Lifting 25 lb

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

Public accounting experience

Understanding GAAS and GAAP

Job description

Audit Senior Associate - Baton Rouge, LA

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately and skillfully performing audits for private and closely-held companies
• Managing multiple client engagements
• Ensuring all engagements are complete and ready for Manager or Partner review within the established time frame and budget in accordance with M&J’s quality control policies
• Managing a team of two to five employees
• Effectively communicating the accuracy of financial statements and other financial information to clients
• Continuously fostering relationships with coworkers and clients
• Traveling to client sites as required
• Developing presentation skills necessary to confidently present at audit committee meetings, industry or trade association events, office events, etc.
• Acting as a change agent; setting an example by accepting change and proactively supporting it (e.g., change in audit tools, different audit approach at the client, etc.)
• Participating in practice/location activities to help grow M&J (e.g., recruiting, firm training sessions, etc.)
• Developing interns and staff by delegating and training them to be successful in their careers
• Providing constructive formal and informal feedback in a timely manner to all levels
• Serving as a mentor to an intern and/or staff member
• Performing 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 25 lb

Education and Experience

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

Office Location

Baton Rouge, LA

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. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance (Industries: Accounting)