Staff Consultant- Business Valuation, Forensic Accounting, and Transaction Advisory- Metairie
For more than 70 years, Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC has helped businesses and individuals across the country shape clearer paths forward. Our professional accounting and assurance, consulting, tax, and technology services allow clients to streamline and organize operations, comply with changing regulations, and boost business growth with the right technological tools. As Louisiana’s top CPA firm, our rapid growth is continuing. We are looking for leaders to GROW WITH US!
Under direct supervision, the Staff Consultant- Business Valuation, Forensic Accounting & Transaction Advisory Services, performs various assigned tasks related to client engagements. Staff consultants assume and demonstrate the ability to perform greater levels of responsibility, work assignments of increasing difficulty and complexity as assigned. The position may supervise the work of Consulting Interns, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field of study is required.
- Must have capacity for quickly understanding new concepts, workflows, and systems.
- Perform effectively, efficiently and with quality under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Professionally and appropriately communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude and proactive nature.
- Critical thinking skill capabilities are essential.
- Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Able to work in a highly organized manner within a fast-paced, innovative, and continuously changing environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with teams.
- Must be able to work extended hours during the workweek and/or on weekends as needed.
- Must be able to travel and work from different company and client locations.
- Must be able to reach a client’s location and/or P&N office in a timely manner and ready to perform job responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under direct supervision, prepares and completes assigned tasks in an efficient manner and within allotted timeframes.
- Monitors workload to meet billable hour expectations and performs timely reviews of work products prior to submission to Director/Associate/Manager for further review.
- Documents procedures performed, findings and/or other issues, and drafts/compiles work papers, reports and client correspondence exhibiting effective writing skills.
- Prepares for relevant certification exams until completed and maintains the required CPE for firm and licensing requirements.
- Completes assigned engagements/tasks in an efficient and timely manner as defined by budget and specific engagement expectations.
- Ensures quality control requirements including complying with confidentiality requirements (e.g., client information, proposal information, personnel information, job-related information, etc.).
- Comply with the professional and Firm requirements (e.g., employee handbook requirements, time entry procedures, etc.)
- Proactively communicates any issues/concerns relating to assignments.
BENEFITS:
Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Dress for Your Day policy, Volunteer Opportunities, Fun Team Activities
Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Matching/Profit Sharing Contribution, Voluntary & Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance, Medical, Dependent Care and Adoption FSA, Competitive Salaries, Employee Referral bonus
Health & Wellness: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account
Join our team of professionals and take a firm step forward in your career. With an established mentor program and defined career paths for a range of specialties and skill sets, P&N is a place where professionals of all experience levels thrive. Our Lifelong Learning program, combined with technical training opportunities for staff, ensure that this is a place where our employees can grow — and with a rich office culture and a strong commitment to work/life balance, P&N is a place where you'll be happy to do so.
Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), APAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.
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