About the job
Join Rea Advisory, a prestigious Top 100 business advisory and accounting firm, where we prioritize our clients' needs through exceptional services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We cultivate a 'People First' culture that emphasizes the well-being and professional development of our employees. With a team of over 400 professionals across various locations in Ohio, we are committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer competitive compensation alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
The Audit Associate will leverage their educational background and strong communication and organizational skills to assist in preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and conducting thorough documentation and research. This role is integral to our Assurance team.
Key Responsibilities:
GAAP:
- Utilize a solid understanding of governing principles to apply them to client transactions, ensuring all conclusions are well-supported by authoritative literature.
- Draft basic financial statements with necessary disclosures.
- Conduct research on intermediate accounting areas and independently form initial opinions on proper treatments.
GAAS:
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional auditing standards, applying them appropriately while maintaining thorough documentation of engagement processes.
- Develop intermediate auditing theory skills, exercising audit skepticism and utilizing Rea audit manuals effectively.
- Apply auditing theory to diverse client scenarios and ensure documentation aligns with Rea policies.
- Identify when testing may be adjusted and communicate effectively with senior team members.
- Contribute innovative ideas and insights to engagement teams.
Control Environment:
- Assess the collective impact of various factors on the effectiveness of policies and procedures, making constructive suggestions to enhance client internal controls and accounting practices.
