Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Associate
Our SOAR department is growing! We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Associate to work in our Strategic Operations and Advisory Resources team in our Tucson office.
Job Description
The Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Associate is responsible for meeting client needs and deadlines. This position works under the management of the SOAR department.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Enters and maintains client accounting records in QuickBooks or other accounting software
- Reviews general ledgers for potential mis-postings or odd balances and works with assigned reviewer to prepare appropriate adjusting journal entries
- Researches and corrects account discrepancies
- Prepares sales and payroll tax returns
- Prepares 1099s and W-2s
- Prepares basic financial statements based on prior statements to include income tax basis and preparation reports
- Works with the responsible client biller for final client decision and handling of accounting issues
- Effectively prioritizes backlog and client projects to meet deadlines
- Contributes to firm's mission of providing excellent client service and acts as a technical resource for others in the firm
- Researches and concludes on simple client accounting issues
- Performs other accounting services and duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Basic knowledge of general accounting practices to solve issues that may arise over the course of an engagement
- Basic knowledge of Quickbooks to include activities involving cash receipts and disbursements
- Knowledge in Construction or Cannabis preferred
Education and Experience
- A High School Diploma or GED required
- Associates degree or higher in Accounting or related field preferred
- 1 to 2 years of related accounting experience
Physical Requirement and Work Environment
- No physical exertion required
- Required to sit for long periods of time
- Usual office working conditions
- 25 - 75% travel for field work
Schedule
Standard Work Hours- Typical Monday - Friday business week, evenings and weekends as needed, primarily during busy periods