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The SeniorAudit Associate is responsible for utilizing his or her educational background as well as communication and organizational skills by assisting with the preparation of financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary, documenting and research. Documenting in line with Rea policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals  .

<p><strong>Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm</strong> providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.</p><p/><p>The <strong>Senior</strong><strong>Audit Associate </strong>is responsible for utilizing his or her educational background as well as communication and organizational skills by assisting with the preparation of financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary, documenting and research. This position will focus on Assurance. </p><p/><p><strong>GAAP </strong></p><p>Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:  </p><ul><li>Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature  </li></ul><ul><li>Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures  </li></ul><ul><li>Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>GAAS  </strong></p><p>Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:  </p><ul><li>Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of Rea audit manuals  </li></ul><ul><li>Applying auditing theory to various client situations  </li></ul><ul><li>Documenting in line with Rea policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals  </li></ul><ul><li>Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence  </li></ul><ul><li>Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams  <br/></li></ul><p><strong>Control Environment  </strong></p><p>Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:  </p><ul><li>Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team  </li></ul><ul><li>Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures  </li></ul><ul><li>Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system  <br/></li></ul><p><strong>Methodology  </strong></p><p>Applies knowledge and application of Rea standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:  </p><ul><li>Completing all appropriate documentation of Rea work papers  </li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with Rea methodology and requirements   <br/></li></ul><p><strong>Research  </strong></p><p>Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:  </p><ul><li>Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently   </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities</strong></p><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to follow instructions as directed  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work effectively in a team setting   </li></ul><ul><li>Takes appropriate actions without being asked  </li></ul><ul><li>Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance  </li></ul><ul><li>Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a private company  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability and willingness to travel, as needed  </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS)  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment  </li></ul><ul><li>Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy </li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field required  </li><li>Masters in Accountancy or other relevant field preferred </li><li>Two (2) or more years of relevant experience required</li><li>Basic supervisory experience preferred</li><li>Experience acting as in-charge on review or audit engagements   </li><li>CPA preferred </li><li>Ability to travel as needed </li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.</p><ul><li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)</li><li>Retirement Plan (401k)</li><li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)</li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)</li><li><ul><li>Four (4) weeks PTO</li><li>Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays</li></ul></li><li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)</li><li>Short Term & Long Term Disability</li><li>Training & Development</li><li>Wellness Resources</li></ul><p/><p><em>Rea does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Rea’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Rea will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.</em></p>

Senior Audit Associate

Accounting

Auditing

Business Growth

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Communication Skills

Compensation and Benefits

Consulting

Control Systems

Customer Support/Service

Documentation

Financial Disclosure

Financial Statements

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)

Health Plan

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

People Management

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Recruiting/Staffing Agency

Regulations

Risk Management

Service Delivery

Tax Accounting

Team Player

Time Management

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

Workable

Overview:Our client, a growing manufacturer and retailer, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to join their team He/she will lead core accounting functions while partnering closely with FP&A and operational teams across multiple entities, including retail operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, with both Accounting and Finance experience, who can operate independently, build structure, and drive both accounting excellence and business insights in a fast-paced environment.

<div><strong>Overview:</strong></div><div>Our client, a growing manufacturer and retailer, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to join their team He/she will lead core accounting functions while partnering closely with FP&A and operational teams across multiple entities, including retail operations.<br/><br/></div><div>This role is responsible for overseeing the full accounting lifecycle, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, with both Accounting and Finance experience, who can operate independently, build structure, and drive both accounting excellence and business insights in a fast-paced environment.<br/><br/></div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><div><strong>Core Accounting & Financial Close:</strong></div><ul><li>Lead and manage the monthly process across multiple entities.</li><li>Ensure timely & accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close schedules.</li><li>Maintain and enforce standardized accounting policies and procedures across entities.</li><li>Review and approve accounting transactions and ensure proper documentation.</li><li>Manage inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations.</li></ul><div><br/><strong>Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls:</strong></div><ul><li>Prepare audit schedules, support documentation, and resolve audit findings.</li><li>Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and compliance processes.</li><li>Ensure adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies.</li><li>Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li></ul><div><br/><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:</strong></div><ul><li>Lead cost accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.</li><li>Partner with operations to monitor inventory valuation, turnover, and obsolescence.</li><li>Ensure accurate inventory accounting and reconciliation across systems.</li><li>Support manufacturing & supply chain teams with cost insights and financial analysis.</li><li>Drive improvements in inventory controls and costing methodologies.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Support:</strong></div><ul><li>Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations vs. budget and prior year.</li><li>Support development of KPIs and performance reporting dashboards.</li><li>Assist in monthly reporting packages and management presentations.</li></ul><div><br/><strong>Retail Finance & Operational Support:</strong></div><ul><li>Support financial reporting and analysis for retail operations.</li><li>Monitor retail performance metrics, including sales, margins, and inventory trends.</li><li>Analyze costs and identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with sales, operations, and marketing teams.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA is a plus).</li><li>10-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity environments.</li><li>Strong expertise in financial close, GAAP reporting, and audit management.</li><li>Experience with cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance.</li><li>Exposure to FP&A and financial analysis strongly preferred.</li><li>Experience in retail and manufacturing preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with Business Central, Sage ERP’s & Microsoft applications.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proven ability to lead, prioritize, and operate in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>Success Profile:</strong></div><ul><li>Strong technical accountant with a hands-on approach.</li><li>Process-oriented leader who can build and improve structure.</li><li>Detail-driven with the ability to see the bigger business picture.</li><li>Effective communicator who can partner across functions.</li><li>Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision.</li></ul><div><br/><strong>Compensation: </strong>120k -130k base plus 15-20% Bonus and all Benefits.</div>

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