Senior Accounting Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Turkey.

📋 Description

• Oversee the onboarding process for new clients, design the setup of accounting systems, and guarantee seamless transitions.

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks, encompassing accounts payable and receivable, monthly closings, and financial reporting and analysis.

• Review and provide guidance on the work of junior staff as necessary.

• Utilize company software for accounting, reporting, and tax-related activities.

• Prepare and assess payroll, sales tax returns, depreciation schedules, and other accounting documents.

• Lead audit preparation and oversee comprehensive reconciliation processes.

• Analyze financial data to project revenue, assess profit margins, and deliver actionable insights.

• Prepare and submit U.S. corporate and individual income tax returns, including 1099s and year-end filings.

• Investigate complex tax and accounting matters and offer practical solutions.

• Recognize opportunities to enhance clients' accounting, tax, and financial processes.

• Engage in company-wide improvement initiatives.

• Direct special projects and financial report preparation.

• Mentor junior team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.

• 4-5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax.

• Prior experience in an outsourced/multi-client accounting environment is essential.

• Turkish CPA (SMMM) License is highly preferred.

• Experience with USGAAP is a significant advantage; comprehensive training will be offered.

• Previous experience in reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Strong experience with Accounting Software Systems.

• Capability to conduct advanced and innovative analysis of complex data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English, as all interviews will be conducted in English.

• Highly dedicated and committed to a long-term career in accounting and tax, with a strong desire to progress into a leadership position.

• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and sound independent judgment.

• Highly organized, able to prioritize, multi-task, and function independently in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

• Excellent collaboration skills across different groups, with the ability to guide and support less experienced colleagues.

• Location: Home office.

• Work hours aligned with US time zones (Eastern Time).

• Travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive USD base salary.

• Fully remote work available anywhere in Turkey.

• A collaborative and growth-focused work environment.

• Opportunity to gain experience in US Accounting and Tax.

• Chances to work with clients across various industries.

• Excellent onboarding and continuous training.

• Ongoing professional development and exposure to a diverse range of financial processes.