Audit & Assurance Associate - Employee Benefit Plans (Main)

Company: PBMares
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

PBMares Retirement Plan Services (RPS) consulting group is looking for an Audit and Assurance Associate to join our Norfolk team. This is an entry level position for a professional to be part of a collaborative team and receive mentoring from all experienced team members including the partners. This unique opportunity offers outstanding career growth potential, team building and leadership experience.



RPS specializes in auditing retirement plans that are required to have an annual audit by the Department of Labor. There will be an opportunities to work on other engagements in various industries with our Accounting and Audit team.



An ideal candidate would be a recent graduate that has a high level of attention to detail, is interested in this niche specialty and wants to be a member of a team where their contribution will be valued.



What you will do:



* Interact directly with clients and perform audits of retirement plans

* Learn about client operations, processes and business objectives to apply the knowledge to enhance the audit

* Gain a working knowledge of the various retirement plan types and basic compliance rules

* Develop an understanding of various employer contribution allocations /calculations and non-discrimination testing

* Collect and analyze data to detect control deficiencies or non-compliance with laws, regulations, or management policies

* Draft financial statements for retirement plans

* Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate work papers for accounting and audit engagements

* Work independently to meet deadlines; while also able to effectively integrating into a team environment

* Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor reflective of the Firm, and demonstrate effective organizational skills



What you get:



* Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match

* Paid Time Off

* 9 paid holidays per year

* Flexible work schedule which may include hybrid work environment

* Summer Hours- Friday half days (based on a minimum 40 hour work week)

* Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually

* The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm

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