Audit Senior Associate - Houma, LA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Dynamic and friendly environment

Job summary

A prestigious CPA firm in Houma is seeking a Senior Associate for its Audit Practice. This mid-senior level position involves performing audits, managing client engagements, and leading a small team. Candidates should possess a B.A./B.S. in Accounting, public accounting experience, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a full-time contract with opportunities for professional development, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment promoting work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude that is reflected in work.
• Exhibit professionalism in different environments.
• Manage multiple audit client engagements throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits for private and closely‑held companies.
• Manage multiple client engagements and team members.
• Communicate financial information to clients effectively.
• Lead a team of two to five employees.
• Communicate financial statements accurately to clients.
• Develop relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Develop presentation skills for audit committee/industry events.
• Support change initiatives and new audit tools/approaches.
• Participate in firm training, recruiting, and other activities.
• Mentor interns and staff; provide feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Positive attitude

Client engagement management

Business development/marketing

Physical capability (lift up to 25 lb)

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

Public accounting experience

GAAS/GAAP understanding

Job description

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

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately and skillfully perform audits for private and closely‑held companies
• Manage multiple client engagements
• Ensure all engagements are complete and ready for Manager or Partner review within the established time frame and budget, in accordance with M&A’s quality control policies
• Manage a team of two to five employees
• Effectively communicate the accuracy of financial statements and other financial information to clients
• Continuously foster relationships with coworkers and clients
• Travel to client sites as required
• Develop presentation skills necessary to confidently present at audit committee meetings, industry or trade association events, office events, etc.
• Act as a change agent; set an example by accepting change and proactively supporting it (e.g., change in audit tools, different audit approach at the client, etc.)
• Participate in practice/location activities to help grow M&A (e.g., recruiting, firm training sessions, etc.)
• Develop interns and staff by delegating and training them to be successful in their careers
• Provide constructive formal and informal feedback in a timely manner to all levels
• Serve as a mentor to an intern and/or staff member
• Perform additional tasks as needed

Required Skills / Abilities

• Maintain a positive attitude that is reflected in work and evident to others; motivate others
• Exhibit professionalism while in the office and at client sites
• Possess solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Manage multiple audit client engagements throughout the year
• Be willing and able to travel
• Market the firm and its services effectively
• Be able to lift up to 25 lb

Education & Experience

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

Office Location

Houma, 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, and 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&A, 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 alongside like‑minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment that offers 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.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting

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