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.