Hybrid Staff Auditor – Southern Maine (Remote-Friendly)

RHR Smith & Co; Gorham (ME); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work from home

Job summary

RHR Smith & Company is seeking a Staff Auditor to join a collaborative Maine audit team. The role involves travel to client locations across Southern and Western Maine, with a typical cap of three travel days per week and a hybrid remote work setup in Gorham, ME 04038.

Ideal candidates will have an accounting-related degree, knowledge of auditing standards, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while adhering to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher, or equivalent in accounting or business management or related field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to analyze financial information, evaluate evidence, and draw reasoned conclusions.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment within established auditing frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engagement team members while maintaining independent professional responsibility for assigned work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs assigned audit areas in accordance with applicable professional standards, firm methodology, and engagement objectives.
• Applies professional judgment in evaluating audit evidence, identifying exceptions, and determining the significance of findings.
• Performs audit procedures that require analysis, interpretation, and judgment rather than routine verification.
• Prepares audit documentation that clearly supports audit conclusions and complies with firm quality standards.
• Evaluates internal controls and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements within assigned audit areas.
• Participates meaningfully in engagement risk assessments and audit planning discussions, providing input based on professional analysis.
• Communicates professionally with clients to obtain information, clarify issues, and discuss audit matters related to assigned areas.
• Manages assigned tasks and deadlines with varying day-to-day direction, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Maintains required continuing professional education (CPE) to ensure technical competence and compliance with professional standards.
• Adheres to firm policies, quality management standards, and ethical requirements

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing standards

Analytical thinking

Professional judgment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RHR Smith & Company is seeking a Staff Auditor to join a collaborative Maine audit team. The role involves travel to client locations across Southern and Western Maine, with a typical cap of three travel days per week and a hybrid remote work setup in Gorham, ME 04038.

Ideal candidates will have an accounting-related degree, knowledge of auditing standards, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while adhering to quality standards.