Senior Audit and Accounting Associate in Metairie, Louisiana at Wegmann Dazet A Professional Corp

Position Summary

The Senior Audit and Accounting Associate is responsible for planning and performing audit, review, compilation, and accounting engagements while providing exceptional service to clients. This individual will supervise and mentor staff, assist with engagement management, prepare financial statements, evaluate internal controls, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.

Essential Responsibilities

Audit and Assurance

• 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.

Client Service and Project Management

• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships

• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal controls

• Assist with engagement budgeting and scheduling

• Ensure engagements are completed efficiently while maintaining high-quality
standards

Leadership and Development

• Supervise, train, and mentor staff accountants

• Review staff work and provide constructive feedback

• Assist managers and partners with staff development initiatives

• Participate in firm training and continuing professional education

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• 3+ years of recent 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

Preferred

• CPA license or active progress toward obtaining CPA certification

• Experience with nonprofit, governmental, employee benefit plan, manufacturing,
or closely held business audits.

• Experience with audit software, financial reporting software, and Microsoft
Excel

Skills and Competencies

• Technical accounting and auditing expertise

• Critical thinking and professional skepticism

• Strong attention to detail

• Leadership and supervisory skills

• Client relationship management

• Project and time management

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively