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Senior Audit and Accounting Associate

Job in Metairie, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, 70011, USA
Listing for: Wegmann Dazet & Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Auditor Accountant, Financial Reporting, Public Accounting, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Metairie

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
  • Lead fieldwork for audits, reviews, compilations, and agreedupon procedures engagements
  • Perform risk assessment procedures and identify areas of audit focus
  • Evaluate internal controls and document audit findings
  • Prepare and review audit work papers 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
Audit and Assurance
  • Lead fieldwork for audits, reviews, compilations, and agreedupon procedures engagements
  • Perform risk assessment procedures and identify areas of audit focus
  • Evaluate internal controls and document audit findings
  • Prepare and review audit work papers 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
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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