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RKL LLP · 5 months ago

Small Business Associate - 2026

Lancaster, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

RKL LLP is a company based in the United States specializing in accounting services. They are seeking a Small Business Associate who will work with clients on bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and tax returns while providing exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare necessary work papers, journal entries, financial statements and prepare tax returns for review by the in-charge

Onsite client work as deemed necessary

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

Produce quality documentation, financial statements and tax returns for review with minimal corrections

Develop understanding of relationship of financial statement outcome to tax implications to client

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

Prepare tax returns and conduct self-review of work before submission to in-charge/reviewer

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 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

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

Qualification

’s degree in AccountingActively pursuing CPA licensureAccounting principlesWorking knowledge of QuickBooksMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsOrganization skillsVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

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

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

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

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, some knowledge of QuickBooks and Payroll software a plus

Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge, including knowledge on taxation matters

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects

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 at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc

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 as needed, overnight travel may be required

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