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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  .

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm 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.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. This position will focus on Assurance. GAAP 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:  <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> GAAS  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:  <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   </li></ul>Control Environment  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:  <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   </li></ul>Methodology  Applies knowledge and application of Rea standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:  <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    </li></ul>Research  Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:  <ul><li>Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently   </li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities<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>Requirements<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>BenefitsRea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.<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>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.

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

These audit activities include internal control audits at the majority of the Company's large subsidiaries in support of Management's Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting as well as specific scope financial statement audits at certain of the Company's smaller worldwide locations. Manage the day-to-day audit site visits, which consists of evaluating the design and testing operating effectiveness of key internal controls and/or testing of key financial statement accounts and processes.

<h5>Internal Audit Manager </h5>This position is responsible for leading audit teams in the execution of financial and internal control audits. These audit activities include internal control audits at the majority of the Company's large subsidiaries in support of Management's Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting as well as specific scope financial statement audits at certain of the Company's smaller worldwide locations. The Internal Audit Department may work on various other projects on an ad hoc basis. The Manager, Internal Audit reports directly to the Director of Internal Audit during the execution of the procedures described above. This position will typically work in a hybrid environment spending several days per week at headquarters in Medina, Ohio while also having the opportunity to work from home several days per week. In addition, this role may be asked to travel up to 25% of the year. Essential Functions<ul><li>Manage the day-to-day audit site visits, which consists of evaluating the design and testing operating effectiveness of key internal controls and/or testing of key financial statement accounts and processes. These responsibilities include: </li><li><ul><li>Training and supervising Staff & Senior Auditors in ensuring the effective and efficient execution of the audit. </li><li>Provide training and re-enforcement to worldwide financial managers regarding the expectations surrounding the Company's internal control framework. </li><li>Effectively communicate with local financial management, regarding the nature of audit documentation requests, an overview of procedures performed, and the results of the audit. </li><li>Providing timely status updates to the Director of Internal Audit regarding audit issues identified, staffing issues, concerns with local management, etc. </li><li>Deliver workpapers to external auditor within agreed upon deadline. Respond to any review comments from the external auditor in a timely and thoughtful manner. </li><li>Conduct follow-up discussion and tests to ascertain whether agreed upon corrective measures have been implemented. </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Respond to internal requests for support or assistance in a prompt and professional manner. </li></ul><ul><li>Keep abreast of laws, rules and regulations issued by applicable regulatory agencies with which the Company must comply. </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain personal and professional competency through appropriate participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant internal and external training opportunities. </li></ul>Education/License/Certification/Experience Requirements<ul><li>5 to 7 years of experience is preferred. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. </li></ul><ul><li>Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor are preferred. </li></ul>Knowledge and Skills Required for Position<ul><li>Positive attitude & willingness to travel in small teams </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to communicate, learn, and be self-sufficient </li></ul><ul><li>Effective oral and written communication skills </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to understand and follow directions </li></ul><ul><li>Business office skills - ability to use a laptop computer (including word processing and spreadsheet applications) </li></ul>BenefitsThe employee will be eligible to participate in all applicable corporate benefit programs which include a defined benefit pension plan, a company-matched 401(k), medical and dental plans, group life and disability plans, and employee assistance program. The employee will also be eligible for paid vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Employee will be eligible for annual merit increases and bonus.

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