Accounting Associate

Job Description

Position:
Accounting Associate

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience. Should also have 2‑5 years of work experience with private or public company. Certified public accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus.

Must be self‑motivated, multi‑tasker and able to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.

• Exemplary proficiency and excellence in accounting and auditing including the following:
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills (especially spreadsheet and word processing)
• Proficient in audit workpaper documentation utilizing audit software
• Proficient with Quick Books
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule during peak periods
• Dependable and punctual
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to execute scheduled audits including planning, preparation, execution, reporting and follow‑up
• Develop audit scopes, including risk assessment and evaluation of internal controls
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to establish and build rapport with clients

• Contribute to the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures and methodologies
• Developing & monitoring customized audit program
• Planning and performing financial, performance and compliance audits to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, and generally accepted governmental audit standards
• Apply logic and critical thinking processes to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Prepare Audit & Executive Summary Reports
• Assist in bookkeeping/write‑up and the preparation of individual and business tax returns for clients in various industries
• Complete special projects and/ or ad‑hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction
• Assist with general admin tasks (e.g., answering calls, filing, scanning, copying, running errands)