Audit Associate

At RYBD, we are a combination of smarts and heart. We place people first, getting to know the people behind the numbers. Our rally cry is Better Today – Great Tomorrow. We want you to ask yourself every day – Do you love working here and do people love working with you?

Founded in 1957, we are a full-service firm offering a wide variety of tax, audit, business advising and accounting services to individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. We’ve been named the Best Accounting Firm by Best of Gwinnett for over twelve years. Our team has a wide range of industry experience including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care, construction, real estate, financial institutions, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution.

Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan, CPA is looking for an Audit Associate to join our team in Duluth.

Candidate will be responsible for working with external clients to assist in developing and executing audit plans. You will play a key role in the success of the group by developing document requests and coordinating delivery of evidence to our clients, as well as assist in the performance of special reviews and other duties as they arise.

Do you value working in a true team environment, mentoring from senior managers/partners, having a professional growth plan, learning practice development tips at an award-winning firm committed to stellar client service and work-life quality? If so, the opportunity you have been waiting and preparing for is with Rhodes, Young Black & Duncan (RYBD). When you work here, we treat you like family. We are located in Duluth, an area is known for its quality of life, a great place to raise a family, enjoy the local dining scene at the growing number of foodie restaurants, and bask in the mild weather.

Why Choose RYBD:

• Challenging work with a talented team of professionals, in a fun, collaborative environment
• Professional growth and development with an opportunity to lead and mentor or coach others
• High level of responsibility, challenge and professional reward
• Work-life quality with competitive pay and benefits package
• Stone’s throw away from Gas South Arena
• Easy access to I-85 and/or 316
• Virtual work environment may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Identify accounting and auditing issues in the engagement that need to be discussed and evaluated with the supervisor
• Work to fully comprehend the purpose of audit steps and be able to execute the steps with increasingly less supervision
• Develop skills for interacting with client personnel
• Timely completing tasks and delivering finish products to the client.
• Exceeding expectations
  • At lower levels with reviewer, manager and partner
  • At upper levels with the clients
• Ownership and accountability of tasks at that level
• Keep current on all professional pronouncements, such as ASUs, that impact the industries served or audit or accounting areas you are working on
• Studying for CPA exam
• Attend a client engagement meeting to determine timelines and goals of an audit.
• Research business trends within an industry to professionally represent a company and apply this knowledge to the client’s solutions, potentially developing new or additional business for the Firm.
• Prepare accounting-related reports through a paperless environment.
• Provide financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Perform work accurately and in a time efficient manner, with strong attention to detail, organization and follow through
• Ability to accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable with client contact
• Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
• Able to contribute ideas and add value to team

You will need to have:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Willingness to learn/tackle any aspect of accounting when needed
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Respectful of confidential/sensitive information

Who we are:

At RYBD, we are a combination of smarts and heart. We place people first, getting to know the people behind the numbers. Our rally cry is Better Today – Great Tomorrow. We want you to ask yourself every day – Do you love working here and do people love working with you? Founded in 1957, we are a full-service firm offering a wide variety of tax, audit, business advising and accounting services to individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. We’ve been named the Best Accounting Firm by Best of Gwinnett for over twelve years. Our team has a wide range of industry experience including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care, construction, real estate, financial institutions, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution.

Benefits:

• 401(k) or ROTH Contributions
• Health Insurance, life & disability insurance options
• Paid time off – 160 hours yearly
• Paid Holidays

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@rybd.com