Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university
CPA designation or in progress
Prior full-time accounting experience
Strong interest in accounting and taxation
Understanding of transactional accounting and GAAP-based financial reporting
Proficient in accounting/tax software like Quickbooks or Intacct
Ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks effectively
Responsibilities
Engage with diverse clients, from startups to high net worth families
Contribute to accounting and tax projects
Prepare and analyze financial statements and key performance metrics
Communicate financial results clearly to clients
Multi-task and respond to client needs in a fast-paced environment
Thrive under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Benefits
Opportunities for annual advancement based on performance
Work with a high-level professional services firm
Significant growth potential within the company
Collaborative work environment with in-office requirements
Flexible work arrangement with two days in the office per week
Full Job Description
Accounting Associate
The candidate must have a strong work ethic, superb accounting skills, budding leadership qualities and excellent communication and client service skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with a wide variety of company clients, from early-stage, fast-growth companies to high net worth families;
Participate in accounting and tax projects;
Prepare and understand financial statements, analyze key performance metrics and effectively communicate financial results;
Multi-task, respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry.
Candidates that demonstrate hard work, enthusiasm and ethical behavior will have excellent opportunities for annual advancement. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a high-level professional services firm with significant growth potential. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office two days per week.
Qualifications:
Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university;
CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification;
Prior accounting experience via full-time employment;
A strong interest in accounting and taxation is important;
Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports;
Proficient in accounting/tax software programs such as Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, and/or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred;
Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage & prioritize assignments and client interface;
A strong work ethic combined with a positive, collaborative attitude;
Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments;
Effective verbal and written communication skills;
Availability to work in the office at least 2 days per week.
