Summer 2021 Audit Staff Accountant (New Orleans)
CRI is a CPA and advisory firm located in more than 25 markets throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Since our formation in 1997, we have quickly grown into one of the nation’s top 20 firms, which would not be possible without the breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise that our talented professionals possess.
We invite you to explore our available opportunities, and learn more about what sets CRI apart from other larger firms.
Essential Audit Functions:
- Obtain an understanding of the client’s business and industry as well as a working knowledge of the client’s system cycles and account balances that are within the scope of specifically assigned tasks
- Obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work
- Perform substantive and analytical auditing procedures in assigned areas
- Prepare working papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached
- Be alert to the proper and consistent application of accounting principles in performing audit procedures
- Assist in the preparation of financial statement and footnotes
- Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management
Requirements:
- Ideally completed an internship
- Have completed all requirements to be able to sit for the CPA exam
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities
- Ability to work well in a team environment
CRI industry specializations include construction, government, banking/financial institutions, healthcare, insurance, not-for-profit, manufacturing, and distribution. We offer traditional and specialized services including audit and assurance, business consulting and support, forensic accounting, IT auditing, retirement plan auditing, SEC compliance, business valuation, tax planning, and trusts and estates work. Additionally, CRI’s family of portfolio companies deliver service organization control (SOC) reports, investment banking, management consulting, retirement plan administration services, payroll management, and wealth management. For more information about CRI, please visit CRIcpa.com