Audit Associate

RMA Associates in Arlington, VA is a rapidly growing CPA firm seeking entry-level auditors with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field. RMA will teach you how to execute a federal audit, offer high-quality training from experienced industry professionals, and give you ample opportunity for continued education and growth. The small size of our firm is our strength—you’ll get one-on-one training and access to managers and partners that you won’t find anywhere else as you gain audit experience.

Job Description:

Our Audit Associates provide an objective and independent examination of clients’ financial statements, discuss accounting and reporting matters with management, and provide robust and clear perspectives to audit committees. As an Audit Associate, you will be able to:

• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the team
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures
• Challenge procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client’s business
• Contribute opinions to the assurance teams and listen/respond to other team members’ views

What RMA Offers: 

• Competitive base salary 401k match
• Opportunity for promotion after 1 year
• Flexible Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Policy
• Health and Wellness Benefit Package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Regular firm-sponsored team-building events and happy hours
• Friday Lunches catered in the office 
• Tight-knit community and social atmosphere

Required Skills / Experience:

• U.S. Citizenship
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in accounting or a business-related field
• 0-2 years of audit or accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain security clearance preferred

Offered Benefits:

• Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive 401K Employer Match
• Employee Coaching and Mentoring Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefit Accounts (CBA)
• Professional Membership and Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Plan

RMA Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.