Are you ready to be part of a team experiencing exciting changes and growth? Ericksen Krentel, a 60-year-old progressive-minded firm participating in initiatives to drive the audit of the future, is seeking a professional to join our audit and accounting services section. Our team, with offices in New Orleans and Mandeville, is leading the charge on technologies to drive value for our clients – with a focus on data analytics – and you will have the opportunity to work closely with all members of our team to be a part of and learn from that effort.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and managing client assignments and projects including the completion of assignment tasks and project components as well as coaching, advising and empowering team members in meeting client and team development expectations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and supervise multiple audit engagements simultaneously while maintaining client relationships and ensuring overall success of each engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve assignment profitability and any risk management issues.
• Advise and coach team members, provide consistent recognition and encouragement, and set an example by demonstrating high energy levels and enthusiasm.
• Perform more complicated areas of engagements, including planning, internal control assessments and completion procedures.
• Review the accuracy and technical compliance of all types of engagements.
• Support the partner team through business development activities, such as identifying and promoting the development of new services and/or channels to satisfy evolving market and/or client needs.

Benefits

• Work at a firm with concentrations in the Nonprofit, Governmental, Employee Benefit Plan, Construction, Hospitality, Maritime, and Healthcare industries.
• Take advantage of our remote work policy and flex-time scheduling.
• Participate in our Performance and Career Excellence (PACE) program.
• Capitalize on advancement opportunities within our local firm.
• Get up to speed quickly with our employee orientation program.
• Enjoy our continuing education program.
• Participate in various social events and holiday parties throughout the year.

Requirements

• Applicants should have 5-7 years of experience in public accounting in a similar role, with an emphasis on auditing Nonprofit and Governmental entities.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or master’s degree in a related field and the CPA designation or candidacy is preferred.
• Must be able to lead and complete all aspects of engagements from planning to completion.
• Strong project management and leadership skills including the ability to successfully coach, mentor, and empower talented people.
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• A high degree of professionalism, including the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).