Audit + Assurance Associate

Job Description

Audit + Assurance Intern | Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP

The Tone:
This is an internship at Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP, located in Alexandria, LA. HTB is a dedicated CPA firm and a team of professionals focused on helping clients grow through personalized accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services. This role is crucial for supporting the Audit + Assurance team, and just as importantly, HTB is committed to helping you grow by providing tools, mentorship, and flexibility for career success. HTB invests in its people, creating an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Alexandria, LA
• Team: Works under the direction of Seniors, Supervisors, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners within the Audit + Assurance team, collaborating with clients across industries.
• Mission: To assist audit professionals by learning firm policies, procedures, and technology to support client engagements and contribute to assurance services.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Audit Professionals: Assist audit professionals, operating under the guidance of Seniors, Supervisors, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Learn Firm Procedures: Become familiar with firm policies and procedures, encompassing workpaper preparation, audit processes, accounting procedures, and documentation and testing of internal controls.
• Apply Technical Knowledge: Keep current on technical issues and learn to apply this knowledge effectively to various client circumstances.
• Utilize Firm Technology: Develop proficiency in the use of the Firm’s proprietary technology and comprehensive research tools.
• Grasp Accounting Standards: Begin to develop a strong command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level career with a bachelor’s degree in accounting currently being pursued from a four-year college or university.
• Experience: Zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Clear Communication, Strong Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Foundational Accounting Knowledge, Curiosity.