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RKL LLP · 5 months ago

Audit Associate - 2026

Lancaster, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

RKL LLP is a leading firm specializing in auditing and financial consulting services. The Audit Associate will assist clients in solving complex business issues by providing insights into managing risk and improving financial reporting processes, while also ensuring timely communication and quality deliverables.

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, purchases, 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

Provide quality projects and statements for the in-charge to review with minimal corrections

Review issues and 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

Ensure client deliverables are met within expectations

Develop an understanding of other firm services and application in relationship to client needs

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

Participate in continuous learning activities and utilize 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-accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Qualification

Accounting principlesCPA licensureMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsMultitaskingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail

Multitasker with the ability to prioritize 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

Understanding of general accounting principles and willingness to learn, drive for self-improvement

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; graduating students should have 150 credit hours and a GPA of 3.0 or above

Actively pursuing CPA licensure, if not already obtained

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