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Hannis T Bourgeois LLP

Assurance Staff Accountant

Hannis T Bourgeois LLP, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302


The

Assurance Staff Accountant

is given a wide variety of diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, ability to meet time constraints, and display of professional conduct. This position supports the firm by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:

Performs diversified A&A under direction of, Senior, Supervisor, Manager, Sr. Manager, & Partner. Becomes familiar with the firm's policies and procedures including workpaper preparation and audit procedures, including documentation and testing of internal controls. Understands the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA. Keeps current on technical issues and attempts to apply them to client circumstances. Progresses professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam as soon as possible. Becomes proficient in the use of the various software programs used by the firm. Also becomes familiar with research tools used by the firm. Reconciles client records to trial balance, which may include analytical procedures and testing of computations of prepaids. Performs various other audit and accounting procedures based on assigned areas. Begins to develop a command of GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards. Expected to provide ideas to improve client's systems and operation during engagements. Expected to be punctual and take ownership over individual assignments by seeing through to completion. Helping interns to get acquainted with the firm and relaying certain skills and experience. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from a four-year college or university; with 150 credit hours CPA requirement met; and less than one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completes annual continuing professional education requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the CPA exam. If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, and the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana.

Other Qualifications: Must be prepared to spend majority of time at client's office conducting audit field work, including occasional out of town travel.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation Package including Competitive Salaries, Paid Overtime for both Exempt and Non-Exempt employees, Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Training, Employee and Client Referral Bonuses, Flexible Working Schedule, Early Summer Fridays, and a Hybrid Work Schedule. Comprehensive Benefits Package including 401(k) Profit Sharing, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Wellness Programs.

HTB is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.

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