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RKL LLP · 4 days ago

Audit Senior Associate

Allentown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

RKL LLP is a company that assists clients in solving complex business issues from strategy to execution. The Audit Senior Associate provides exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor, managing risk and improving business performance through detailed testing and auditing processes.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist in detailed testing procedures of the balance sheet and income statement accounts as well as preparation and testing of financial statements and disclosures

Review and audit business transaction cycles such as treasury, revenues, expenses, payroll, and capital expenditures

Visit client onsite for required audits and/or other financial inquiries as needed

Answer client calls and emails in a timely manner and with a solution-oriented approach

Produce quality service and statements for the in-charge to review with minimal corrections

Perform engagements and review financial information using available technology tools and research engines

Read prior year financial statements and client website and actively seek out information from team members to gain understanding of client business and industry

Proactively inform engagement team of work status and request information from client as needed

Establish and ensure client deliverables are met within expectations

Identify and introduce other firm services based on client needs and discovered opportunities

Supervise Associates and Interns on engagements and provide guidance as needed

Participate in business development activities and research opportunities; maintain touchpoints throughout the year with existing clients

Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues

Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned concepts

Collaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement management

Take initiative to be a team player (proactively seek opportunities to help others)

Treat everyone with respect

Develop loyalty and trust within the team

Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles

Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members

Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; be open to new ideas and suggestions

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA licensure progressFinancial statement preparationMicrosoft Office proficiencyClient service focusAnalytical skillsCoaching experienceOrganization skillsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail

Multitasker with the ability to prioritize and complete work accordingly

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities

Demonstrated ability to take the lead on client engagements as needed

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy

Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Successful progress towards CPA licensure, if not already obtained

Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear

Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull

Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed

Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds

Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed

Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required

Preferred

2+ years' experience in performing engagement procedures and in preparation of financial statements

Prior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals

Company

RKL LLP

We are RKL, a leading advisory firm focused on delivering solutions that help organizations navigate everyday complexities and get to the next level, however they define it.

Founded in 1979

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees