Senior Audit Associate

Senior Audit Associate Responsibilities

• Provide support of conclusions with authoritative literature.
• Draft basic sets of financial statements with disclosures.
• Research intermediate areas of accounting and form an initial opinion on correct treatment independently.
• Develop and apply intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and use of Rea audit manuals.
• Apply auditing theory to various client situations.
• Document in line with Rea policy, identify deviations and notify more senior team members to obtain appropriate approvals.
• Identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notify more senior team members.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to engagement teams.
• Identify and consider applicable policies, laws, rules, regulations of firm, regulators, or authoritative bodies as part of engagement team.
• Make constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Document and validate the operating effectiveness of clients' internal control system.
• Complete all appropriate documentation of Rea work papers.
• Ensure assigned work is performed in accordance with Rea methodology and requirements.
• Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and form an initial opinion on treatment independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Takes appropriate actions without being asked.
• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance.
• Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a private company.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as needed.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS).
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other relevant field required.
• Master’s in Accountancy or other relevant field preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience required.
• Basic supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience acting as in-charge on review or audit engagements.
• CPA preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
  • Four (4) weeks PTO
  • Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources