Accounting Associate

This position is responsible for providing accounting support to a large client base, including but not limited to the production of financial reports, categorizing expenses, general ledger, payroll, sales and business taxes, and account reconciliations.  *Please note this an in-person job*

Essential Duties:

• Perform general to complex accounting work, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable and payable, year-end adjustments/closing work processes
• Investigate and correct general ledger balance discrepancies, including comprehensive clean-up work
• Assist in preparing financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Assist with conversions of client books to Quickbooks
• Process payroll and payroll tax returns
• Process monthly sales tax returns
• Process business tax returns, annual reports, and personal property tax reports

        All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Associates degree preferred, but not required
• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a CPA firm environment or client accounting services environment
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
• Self-motivated and able to handle a fast-paced work environment independently or with a team
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized and able to multi-task
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work extended hours during peak season including working weekends as needed