Lead Audit & Accounting Associate | Mentoring & GAAP Expert

Wegmann Dazet & Company; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmann Dazet & Company in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Senior Audit and Accounting Associate to plan and perform audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting engagements. The role includes supervising staff, managing engagements, and communicating findings to management.

Responsibilities cover leading fieldwork, evaluating internal controls, and preparing financial statements under GAAP, with a focus on client service and professional development within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork for audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures engagements.
• Perform risk assessment procedures and identify areas of audit focus.
• Evaluate internal controls and document audit findings.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers in accordance with professional standards.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures in conformity with GAAP and other applicable reporting frameworks.
• Communicate engagement issues, findings, and recommendations to managers and partners.

Skills

Technical accounting

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wegmann Dazet & Company in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Senior Audit and Accounting Associate to plan and perform audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting engagements. The role includes supervising staff, managing engagements, and communicating findings to management.

Responsibilities cover leading fieldwork, evaluating internal controls, and preparing financial statements under GAAP, with a focus on client service and professional development within a collaborative firm.