Accounting Advisory Apprentice

Role Overview

• Actively participate in outsourced accounting services for a variety of clients.
• Learn the process and procedures of the life cycle of accounting through hands-on experience.
• Develop a strong accounting foundation through hands-on experience and learning.
• Develop the skills required for a career in outsourced accounting services.
• Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and present to more senior members of the team with your initial analysis.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to the engagement teams.
• Collaborate with clients and partner with them to deliver a quality product within their predetermined deadline.
• Perform direct accounting work on key financial statement line items such as Cash, Accounts Payable and Inventory

Requirements

• 1-2 years of applicable work or internship experience (preferably in a bookkeeper or accountant type role in an accounting department).
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical use of Microsoft Office platforms and other accounting software applications, including Xero, QuickBooks, bill.com, Expensify, Concur, Excel.
• Intent to graduate with the qualifying number of units to sit for the CPA exam.
• Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP and macros a plus).
• Interest in a career in client service and / or public accounting.
• Pursuing a BS/BA/MS degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Positive, enthusiastic energy and the interpersonal skills to work with individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• A can-do attitude, a forward-thinking mindset and a hands-on approach to get the job done well.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to learn and possess an aptitude to lead.