Audit Associate - Government Team

Rea & Associates is a growing Top 100 Accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. Here at Rea, we have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and offices throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

The  Audit Associate on our Government team will perform routine accounting activities such as financial statement preparation, including calculating accrual balances and other necessary functions within the government segment.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles/methodology to enter and review transactions for appropriate treatment
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries
• Review account balances for accuracy and reasonableness
• Follow prior period work-papers to determine level of work to be completed
• Answer questions from clients or team members on how to use software/programs
• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Obtain a general understanding of governmental accounting standards.
• Prepare workpapers in clear, concise manner while adhering to deadlines and engagement budgets
• Conduct industry specific research as needed and communicate results to supervisors.
• Interact with all client personnel and co-workers in an intelligent and professional
• Progress professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam with a desire to develop into manager level responsibilities
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong, lasting client relationships through effective communication and a focus on delivering quality service
• Familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices, methodology and procedures as well as developing/posting journal entries.
• Good communication (verbal and written), organization, and analytical skills are a must
• Ability to work independently on tasks and projects; while also collaborating with peers in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of general accounting concepts
• Able to independently identify issues relating to accounting matters
• Strong attention to detail and reviews own work to ensure it is complete

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree preferred
• CPA exam eligible is preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Word and Excel required