Audit Experienced Associate

Compass Business Solutions Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

H2R CPA, headquartered in western Pennsylvania, seeks an Experienced Associate to join the Accounting and Assurance Department. The role offers a hybrid work model with time split between the Greentree office and home office within the Greater Pittsburgh region.

Ideal candidates will be career‑oriented with strong accounting and organizational skills. The position emphasizes developing accounting and assurance technical, business consulting, and other professional skills in a team‑oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience is required; 2+ years in A&A within public accounting is highly preferred.
• Active CPA license or pursuit is highly preferred.
• Experience with CCH Knowledge Coach and/or CCH Engagement is highly preferred; other A&A platforms may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Executing audit and attest engagements, including risk assessment and materiality.
• Preparing workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards.
• Communicating audit progress, findings, and issues to managers and clients; managing client relationships.
• Managing engagement budget and timeline for assigned sections.
• Preparing financial statements and related disclosures with elevated completeness.
• Adapts to evolving software and workflows.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

CCH Knowledge Coach

CCH Engagement

Job description

A&A Experienced Associate– H2R CPA

Firm Overview

A&A Experienced Associate– H2R CPA Headquartered in western Pennsylvania for more than 65 years, H2R CPA is a locally owned and managed accounting firm dedicated to providing outstanding value, exceptional client service experiences, and building long term trusted relationships with our clients. We take great pride in possessing the expertise, resources, and depth of knowledge of a large accounting firm while offering the personalized attention and character of a smaller accounting practice. At H2R, you are not just a number or a name; your opinion matters, and your voice is heard. H2R has the strategic vision to remain a regionally independent firm and is committed to implementing the resources, technology and succession planning to achieve this goal long-term.
To learn more about our firm, please visit our website: https://www.h2rcpa.com/vision/

Overview

H2R CPA is looking for a Experienced Associate to join our Accounting and Assurance Department. The A&A Experienced Associate will work from in hybrid combination of our Greentree office and their home personal office and should be located in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. The ideal candidate will be a career-oriented individual possessing strong accounting and organization skills. Our team-oriented approach fosters individual development. The candidate should desire to develop accounting and assurance technical, business consulting and other professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing audit and attest engagements, including risk assessment and materiality.
• Preparing workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards
• Communicating audit and attest progress, findings, and issues to both Managers and clients as needed; managing client relationships
• Managing engagement budget and timeline for assigned sections
• Preparing financial statements and related disclosures with elevating levels of completeness
• Adapts to evolving software and workflows

Experience And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience required; 2+ years of experience in A&A within public accounting highly preferred
• Active CPA license/active pursuit of CPA license or intent to pursue CPA license highly preferred
• Past experience with CCH® Knowledge Coach and/or CCH Engagement highly preferred; other relevant A&A platform experience viewed as an acceptable substitute
• Strong technology skills required; ability to adapt to new technologies quickly required