Client Accounting Associate

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of approximately 450 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Our success is directly attributable to an unyielding commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Core Values:
Integrity :
Community :
Respect :
Excellence :
Transformative

We are seeking a Client Accounting Associate to join our team in the Blue Ridge Region consisting of Roanoke, Lynchburg and New River Valley. Client Accounting Associates report to Client Accounting Seniors, Managers and Partners. They work under the direct supervision of seniors, managers and partners to process accounting transactions, prepare financial statements, respond to clients on bookkeeping matters, and leverage our technology platforms to efficiently serve clients’ accounting needs.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical accounting skills, excellent technology skills, strong people skills and the ability to efficiently and effectively complete assigned tasks.

• Prepares bank reconciliations, payroll, bill pay, monthly, quarterly and annual filings and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness of work.
• Prepares month‑end closing, financial statements, and journal entries.
• Participates in continuing education focused on technical areas and soft skills.

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred.
• QBO Certified Proadvisor a plus.
• 0-2 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience.
• Beginner knowledge of Quick Books Online.
• Beginner level Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Beginner understanding of basic bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable principles and financial statement preparation.
• Proven ability to meet critical deadlines and handle multiple projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Full benefits package including:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm‑paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident coverages.
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan with Pre‑tax and Roth deferral options and employer match.
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations.
• Annual and engagement‑based performance assessments.
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year‑round positive feedback and communication.
• Flexible working options with generous PTO.
• "Dress for Your Day" policy.
• Educational support and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to help you achieve your goals (especially for CPA exam preparation or additional designations).
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged; we offer reimbursements for some membership dues.
• Collaborative work groups or "niches" that provide opportunities to work closely with Partners and Directors, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career.

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Accounting