PH - Senior Accounting Associate; Restaurant, Franchise and Hospitality

Position: Aprio PH - Senior Accounting Associate (Restaurant, Franchise and Hospitality)
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.

Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Client Accounting Services - Outsourcing Team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team.

Position Responsibilities:

* The Senior Associate is responsible for the weekly and monthly accounting tasks of the clients that have been assigned to the team.

* Pull reports needed for monthly work from various websites as needed.

* Verify and adjust system generated journal entries in accordance with client specific treatments.

* Perform bank reconciliations for applicable clients, ensuring accounts are accurate, complete, and supported.

* Assist in creating, updating, and optimizing bank rules to improve efficiency and accuracy of transaction coding.

* Interpret payroll reports and record payroll entries in the accounting system, ensuring proper posting to salaries/labor, federal and state tax expenses, and withholding liability accounts.

* Ensure all fixed assets are properly recorded, including correct useful life/terms, supporting documentation, and ongoing depreciation/amortization updates.

* Manage all delivery-related transactions, including recording sales, chargebacks, delivery fees, marketing expenses, and applicable sales tax. Ensure completeness by capturing all outstanding amounts and fees using standardized templates.

* Review balance sheet and profit & loss accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper classification of transactions.

* Communicate key financial ratios and insights to clients, including sharing trends to support informed decision-making.

* Ensure transmittals are completed and submitted by the 25th of each month. Validate that all required items are accurate, complete, and compliant with established standards.

* Prepare short-term cash projections (5-20 days, depending on client needs) to proactively manage and anticipate cash requirements.

* Assist in the preparation and filing of documents during the 1099 season, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.

* Proactively coordinate with reviewers, address issues as they arise, and ensure all client deliverables and needs are fully covered.

* Perform self-review of work and utilize Excel formulas and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in the review process.

* Lead the preparation and maintenance of process documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements.

* Provide guidance, review work, and mentor associates to support team development and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree: A degree in accounting is required.

* CPA License:
Holding a CPA license is advantageous.

* Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in the BPO industry

* Software Proficiency:

Experience with Sage Intacct, Restaurant
365, QBO, BILL, Factura.ai, and Microsoft applications.

* Client

Experience:

Preference for candidates with experience working with Restaurant, Franchise, and Hospitality clients.

* Communication

Skills:

Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to thrive in a hybrid team setting, adept at using platforms such as Teams and email to collaborate with colleagues. The role involves extensive communication, as it involves direct engagement with US project managers.

* Leadership

Skills:

Demonstrated experience in leading projects or teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships.

* Problem-Solving Abilities:
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address technical and interpersonal challenges effectively.

* Client Management:
Proven ability to manage multiple clients successfully with strong attention to details.

* Adaptability:
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

* A strong team player who is willing to support fellow team members by assisting with their tasks to help balance workloads.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

* Wellness program

* HMO coverage

* Rewards and Recognition program

* Free shuttle service (provided by CDC | for onsite employees)

* Free lunch meal (For onsite employees)

* On-demand learning classes

* Discretionary time off and Holidays

* Performance-based salary increase

* Discretionary incentive compensation based on client or individual performance

* Hybrid set up to selected roles/location, terms and conditions may apply

* CPA & Certification Assistance and Bonus Program

What's in it for you:

* Working with an industry leader:
Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.

* A great team:
Work with a…