Audit Senior Associate - Metairie, LA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

A Top 100 CPA Firm located in Metairie, LA is seeking a Senior Associate for their Audit Practice. The successful candidate will perform audits for private companies, manage client engagements, and mentor junior staff. They will also maintain professionalism and exhibit strong communication skills while adhering to quality control policies. Competitively compensated, the firm promotes a healthy work/life balance and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Must manage multiple audit engagements throughout the year.
• Professionalism is required while in the office and at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits for private and closely-held companies.
• Manage multiple client engagements effectively.
• Provide mentorship and training to interns and staff.
• Communicate financial statement results to clients and stakeholders.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple audit client engagements

Ability and willingness to travel

Marketing the Firm

Lift 25 lb

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

Public accounting experience

Understanding of GAAS and GAAP

Job description

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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 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
• 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 25 lb

Education & Experience

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

Office Location

Metairie, 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.

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.