About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Consultancy.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

This entry-level Assurance Staff I role is an audit-focused position supporting financial statement examinations for public and private clients. You will join the assurance team to perform verification procedures, learn audit methodology and systems, and gain hands-on experience working with managers, seniors, and partners. This listing is posted by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client.

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What You’ll Do

• Support audit and assurance engagements by performing detailed verification and substantive testing of financial statements.
• Prepare and document audit workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Test controls, evaluate evidence, and identify issues for escalation to seniors and managers.
• Assist with audit fieldwork at client sites and with remote testing as directed.
• Use audit software and Excel to analyze data and summarize findings.
• Participate in on-the-job training, technical learning sessions, and performance feedback cycles.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and client contacts.

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What We’re Looking For

• Candidates comfortable working in fast-paced audit engagements and client-facing environments.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented candidates who prioritize quality and accuracy.
• Team players who can balance independent work with collaboration across levels.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
• 0–2 years recent public accounting experience (entry-level candidates encouraged).
• Ability to reliably commute to the assigned office in New Orleans and to client sites as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.

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Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Completed or on-track to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure in the state of assignment.
• 150 academic credits or a master’s degree in accounting (preferred).
• Final graduation date between Dec 2026 and Sept 2027 preferred for this intake.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Time management, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated work ethic, analytical ability, and willingness to learn.
• Interest in pursuing CPA licensure is a plus.

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Team & Environment

The Assurance team operates with an emphasis on trust, integrity, and technical excellence. The team supports continuous learning, adoption of new technologies, and professional development, offering mentorship and exposure to a variety of industries and client types.

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Additional details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated salary: $82,585 per year (estimated)
• Location: New Orleans, LA — this posting requires in-person presence at the assigned office and client sites as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations: If you need accommodations to complete the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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