Accounting Associate - Government

Rea & Associates is a growing Top 100 Accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. Here at Rea, we have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and offices throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

The Associate – Government will perform routine accounting activities such as financial statement preparation, including calculating accrual balances and other necessary functions within the government segment.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles/methodology to enter and review transactions for appropriate treatment
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries
• Review account balances for accuracy and reasonableness
• Follow prior period work-papers to determine level of work to be completed
• Answer questions from clients or team members on how to use software/programs
• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Obtain a general understanding of governmental accounting standards.
• Prepare workpapers in clear, concise manner while adhering to deadlines and engagement budgets
• Conduct industry specific research as needed and communicate results to supervisors.
• Interact with all client personnel and co-workers in an intelligent and professional
• Progress professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam with a desire to develop into manager level responsibilities
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong, lasting client relationships through effective communication and a focus on delivering quality service
• Familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices, methodology and procedures as well as developing/posting journal entries.
• Good communication (verbal and written), organization, and analytical skills are a must
• Ability to work independently on tasks and projects; while also collaborating with peers in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of general accounting concepts
• Able to independently identify issues relating to accounting matters
• Strong attention to detail and reviews own work to ensure it is complete

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree preferred
• CPA exam eligible is preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Word and Excel required