Senior Audit Associate

About the role

The Senior Audit Associate at Rea plays a crucial role in preparing financial statements, applying GAAP, and ensuring adherence to professional standards. This position focuses on Assurance engagements and requires a strong foundation in accounting principles and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements with disclosures
• Document and research basic and intermediate areas of accounting
• Support the development of conclusions with authoritative literature
• Develop and apply an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory
• Identify deviations and notify more senior team members for approval
• Contribute ideas and opinions to engagement teams
• Document and validate the operating effectiveness of clients' internal control systems
• Research and form initial opinions on accounting topics
• Complete Rea work papers and ensure compliance with methodology

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a relevant field
• Masters in Accountancy or a relevant field preferred
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience
• Basic supervisory experience preferred
• CPA certification preferred
• Ability to travel as needed

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting
• Willingness to take initiative and seek advice when needed
• Basic understanding and experience in planning and coordinating audits
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment

Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Follows instructions and works effectively in a team
• Takes initiative and seeks advice when needed
• Planning and coordinating audits
• Understanding of internal accounting controls and professional standards
• Works in a demanding, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Rea offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, wellness, and financial goals. This includes:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Training and Development
• Wellness Resources

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate professional and personal responsibilities.