Associate, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values:
Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

• Execute Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements, with primary responsibility for conducting research and preparing client deliverable.
• Support client engagements by diagnosing accounting irregularities, evaluating financial data integrity, and advising on remediation strategies to address identified discrepancies.
• Review and analyze complex contracts, perform technical accounting research, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Draft accounting memoranda and prepare supporting models/schedules as applicable, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with relevant accounting standards.

• Support the day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements, collaborating closely with internal teams and clients.
• Conduct research and assist in preparing client deliverables, including accounting memoranda, accounting policies, financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and journal entries.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.
• Partner with other service lines — such as valuation and dispute practices — to provide ad hoc research and project support.
• Contribute to business development and marketing efforts, including proposals, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Participate in market-facing activities to build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, referral sources, public and private companies, and CPA firms.
• Work with finance-focused ERP systems, including Net Suite, Sage Intacct, SAP, and Oracle.
• The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is interested in participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP, including areas such as purchase accounting, impairment, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.
• Familiarity with SEC regulations and filing requirements is a plus.
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.
• Experience with preparing financial statements.
• Exposure to or experience with IFRS is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex accounting standards and technical guidance into clear, plain-English explanations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong client-service orientation.
• Highly organized with strong project and time management skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment.
• Shows creativity in problem solving.
• Accountability and ability to multi-task.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Mathematics or Economics.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in technical accounting or operational accounting and financial reporting;
  Big 4 audit/assurance experience, accounting advisory experience, or relevant corporate/industry experience preferred.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.

• Embrace changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility and adaptability.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout's core values:
  Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great communicators.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence in client service and team collaboration.

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options…