Audit & Assurance Staff Associate

Rehmann•Grand Rapids, MI

36d

About The Position

Your passion. Your purpose. If you're here, you're looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm's success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership. No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you're in the early stages of your professional journey or you're further down your path, we're focused on helping you achieve your goals - whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose. To learn more about Rehmann, visit: https://www.rehmann.com/careers/ Our Commitment - Your Rehmann Experience: Receive mentorship and support from team-focused associates invested in the development of others Collaborate directly with clients and top firm leaders Gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries Build new relationships in a friendly, professional, and growth-focused environment Experience a culture that promotes an open-door policy and work/life integration Engage in complex projects and engagements from start to finish Receive formal firm-wide training and continuous education Participate in community outreach events and initiatives Receive free Becker Review materials and earn rewards for passing the CPA exam within 2 years of full-time start date We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest asset and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more. When you join Rehmann, you become part of a firm dedicated to helping Empower Your Purpose, whatever it may be. Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting
Graduated with 150 credits by full-time position start date
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Plan to complete the CPA exam within two years of employment with Rehmann
0-2 years of related experience in public accounting or industry
Initiative and drive exhibited through leadership experiences in work and/or campus extracurriculars
Strong, hands-on Excel skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
Motivation to continuously learn and improve, easy to coach
Willingness to routinely travel to client locations
Unwavering integrity in all situations
Enthusiasm to engage, contribute, and have fun

Responsibilities

Reviewing prior year work papers and most recent interim financial statements prior to the beginning of an engagement
Performing audit procedures for moderately complex areas
Identifying and drafting relevant management letter comments, supported by factual information corroborated with appropriate client personnel
Maintaining knowledge of clients' policies, procedures and business conditions
Understanding clients' basic accounting practices and transactions, and their inter-relationships with financial information systems
Demonstrating working knowledge of clients' accounting systems, including computer control structure and environment, and assessing the effectiveness of controls

Benefits

Receive mentorship and support from team-focused associates invested in the development of others
Collaborate directly with clients and top firm leaders
Gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
Build new relationships in a friendly, professional, and growth-focused environment
Experience a culture that promotes an open-door policy and work/life integration
Engage in complex projects and engagements from start to finish
Receive formal firm-wide training and continuous education
Participate in community outreach events and initiatives
Receive free Becker Review materials and earn rewards for passing the CPA exam within 2 years of full-time start date
benefits focused on physical and mental health
paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities
flexible work arrangements