Associate Staff Accountant – Client Accounting Services

📋 Description

• Accurately record and categorize daily transactions (bank, credit card, payroll, and other journals) into the appropriate general ledger accounts and classifications according to firm and client coding guidelines.

• Assist in the monthly reconciliation of accounts, encompassing bank, credit card, loan, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.

• Prepare and sustain supporting schedules for essential balance sheet accounts (such as prepaids, fixed assets, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, etc.).

• Aid in accounts payable procedures: input vendor invoices, confirm coding and approvals, manage vendor records, schedule payments, and assist in monitoring accounts payable aging.

• Assist with accounts receivable tasks: generate and dispatch invoices, apply customer payments, support collections follow-ups, and help oversee accounts receivable aging.

• Provide support for payroll processes: collect and verify time or pay data, upload files or entries into payroll systems, record payroll journal entries, and reconcile payroll-related accounts.

• Maintain orderly electronic workpapers and documentation for all reconciliations and entries, adhering to firm standards.

• Assist in preparing standardized monthly financial reporting packages for review by senior personnel (including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow summaries, and selected analytics).

• Investigate and resolve basic discrepancies or data issues under the guidance of a Staff Accountant or CAS Manager, documenting findings and solutions.

• Engage professionally with internal team members (and occasionally clients) through email, chat, and video to clarify transaction specifics and outstanding items.

• Contribute to process enhancements by adhering to checklists, proposing improvements, and documenting repeatable procedures in firm SOPs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or currently pursuing with relevant experience).

• 2-5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a client accounting services environment (internships and part-time positions accepted).

• Strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles, including debits/credits and the composition of financial statements.

• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar) is preferred.

• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, with knowledge of basic formulas and data organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work environment and supportive company culture.