Firm Overview
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
- 4+ years of experience in A&A within public accounting
- Active CPA license or active pursuit/intent to pursue CPA
- Past experience with CCH Knowledge Coach
- Strong technology skills and ability to adapt to new technologies quickly
- Ability to run engagements independently or with minimal supervision
- Prepared financial statements and related disclosures with independence and accuracy
- Located in the Greater Pittsburgh Region (hybrid Greentree office and home)
- Built subject matter expertise in at least one area of the department
What We Do
At Compass, we drive organizational performance with proven HR consulting and business solutions that are as unique as the clients we serve. Our clients range from start-up organizations to Fortune 500 corporations in industries as diverse as health care, manufacturing, professional sports, technology, and more. We also offer an array of outsourced HR solutions to our clients. Our HR project solutions encompass all aspects of the employee life cycle. In addition, we partner with clients on other initiatives, such as defining business strategy, setting goal metrics, and developing customer excellence. Our mission is to create work environments where people thrive — all people. We believe embracing, celebrating, and advocating for a diverse and inclusive culture is the right thing to do and essential to all organizations. We champion conversations around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of the employee experience. Our passion is ensuring practices create a culture of dignity and respect.
Why Work With Us
Everywhere you turn at Compass, you meet professionals with incredible experience—people who share an unrelenting commitment to maximizing performance. And each one is always eager to share the knowledge and skills attained over storied careers. We’re driven to deliver real impact for our clients, and we’re just as passionate about driving success






