Senior Associate, Audit

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Company-paid long-term disability

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Senior Associate in Audit in Metairie, LA. You will perform diversified auditing tasks under supervision, participate in client engagement planning, and prepare working papers in compliance with GAAP.

The role requires CPA eligibility, strong communication, and the ability to work well in a team. Public accounting experience and proficiency with accounting software are essential.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam.
• CPA certification will be given preference.
• Minimum of 3 years in public accounting with escalating responsibilities in auditing and accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under direction of supervisor and manager.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs GAAP procedures to verify client financial matters.
• Begins to develop understanding of GAAP and related principles.
• Develops understanding of auditing standards and procedures.
• Communicates with clients to obtain information for engagements with minimal disruption.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Accounting software proficiency

Education

CPA eligibility

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Senior Associate, Audit

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners.

Essential Functions

• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor and manager
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters
• Begins to develop a command of GAAP, other comprehensive bases of accounting, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations
• Obtains a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Effectively communicates with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam
  • Those possessing CPA certification will be given preference
• Minimum of 3 years in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks as well as having in charged engagements
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.