Audit Associate - 2026

RKL LLP • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

The Associate helps clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. They provide valuable insights in managing risk and improving business performance and overall financial reporting processes. They keep clients regularly informed about their engagement progress and developments that may impact the business. Success Factors 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 mana People Management/Relationships 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 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned Salary Range: What makes RKL a dynamic professional services leader and an employer of choice in Pennsylvania? A focus on people, whether that’s earning the trust and respect of our clients, growing as people and professionals, serving our communities or forming bonds with colleagues. Our people are the best of us and they fuel RKL’s continued growth and success. Fostering a workplace culture that fulfills our team members both personally and professionally is central to the RKL mission. That’s why we offer robust learning and development, diverse career paths and experiences, abundant community service opportunities and social, team-building activities. Benefits You’ll Receive: RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability. You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. It is RKL’s policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our HR team at 717.394.5666 or [email protected] if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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 mana
• 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

Benefits

• RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability.
• You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees