Accounting Assistant

Role Overview

• Perform attestation and consulting work as part of our client engagement service team
• Prepare work papers and tasks that are integral to client deliverables
• Assist with electronic filings of required financial information
• Apply basic generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting principles with supervisor assistance
• Proof and assist with preparation of client deliverables, including presentations
• Interact with clients to manage the flow of requested information
• Know and understand the reason for the firm's policies and procedures
• Establish effective work schedules
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with clients
• Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks as scheduled
• Have a passion for learning and growing.

Requirements

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Working knowledge of the general ledger, basic financial statements and adjusting entries
• Attention to detail and quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stay ahead of projects and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-based, collaborative environment
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A desire to become an industry subject matter expert and business advisor to clients.

Benefits

• Benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.