Experienced Associate - Accounting Advisory

The Experienced Associate position has the primary responsibility of oversight over the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans. Serving as a future leader of the firm, the Experienced Associate demonstrates the attributes of excellent client service and assists team members in developing technical and professional competency. 

Core Responsibilities:  

• Basic understanding of more complex Accounting Advisory topics and the corresponding impact to the financial statements. Execute a comprehensive self-review and begin articulating key concepts to staff and begin to review completed work product. 
• Accurately reflect more complex journal entries within the financial statement. 
• Perform basic level research for financial statements disclosures while displaying fundamental understanding of business writing to accurately write the financial disclosure. 
• Effectively leverage firm templates and technology to oversee staff in the preparation of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances. 
• Delegate and review staff and Intern work. Begin to understand mechanical workings of the financial statements and identify numbers and disclosures which look inaccurate/incomplete. 
• Build in person connections with peers and managers. 
• Support Firm initiatives and development opportunities.  
• Work to build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  
• Being a strong champion for and thrives in an environment of changing priorities.  
• Interpersonal skills to interact in a team environment and foster client relationships. 
• Above average written and verbal communication skills. 
• Understand the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base, and increase brand recognition. 
• Recognizes opportunities for learning by pursuing challenging assignments and a hunger to become an expert. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.  

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.  
• Begin pursuing certifications.  
• 3+ years of relative accounting experience; at least 1 in public accounting or professional services highly preferred.