Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Requirements

• BS in Accounting or related field
• CPA Certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Broad knowledge of financial accounting and reporting (GAAP)
• Advanced MS Office Skills

Responsibilities

• Establishes, maintains, and enhances client relationships through frequent client contact.
• Maintains proper documentation of all client interaction, work papers, files and financial records required to establish audit trail for external audit purposes.
• Updates client reporting on a periodic basis and provides clients with proper journal entries or other information necessary to incorporate financial information into client systems.
• Participates in client meetings and prepares presentation materials as required.
• Develops accounting system and reporting requirements for clients on a GAAP/Tax basis upon implementation of new programs.
• For new programs, prepares customized client accounting write-ups and initial client letter delivering the first composites.
• Develops and manages NASA projects to automate manual customized reports.
• Performs ongoing testing on NASA reports as issues arise.
• Evaluates client specific circumstances and transactional activity and determines and applies appropriate financial accounting treatment.
• Handles a variety of client situations and inquiries relative to financial accounting matters.
• Responds quickly and reacts swiftly to emerging issues and new case developments related to client issues.
• Maintains a positive, self-energized and confident demeanor to build, foster and develop client relationships.
• Resourceful, self-starter who employs extensive research skills, and effectively collaborates with internal team members to resolve client issues and problems.
• Works in a fast-paced, demanding environment under tight deadlines.
• Focuses on learning in everyday activities and events.
• Collaborates with and openly shares knowledge with colleagues.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Attention to Detail/Thoroughness
• Client Focus
• Analytical
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Commitment to Excellence
• Flexibility
• Personal Credibility
• Planning and Organizing
• Time Management