Client Accounting Associate - Full Charge Bookkeeper

Position Summary

THE FOCUS IS YOU: 

Apply today to join the team as a Client Accounting Associate to help service our clients with accounting services, including accounts payable and accounts receivable service, reconciliations (e.g., bank, credit card, prepaid and accruals, etc.), financial statement preparation, advisory services, controller and/or CFO services, and accounting technology solution deployment.

Client Accounting Associates are employees who are interested in pursuing a career in professional accounting services.  During this time, Client Accounting Associates will focus on developing their accounting, technical and soft skills; developing the ability to work on multiple projects; understanding the fundamentals of executing diligent client service; learning the work tools used in executing client work; and getting oriented to the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Regular duties include (but are not limited to):

• Demonstrates ability to work independently on engagements with the assistance of senior staff:

• Performing bookkeeping and general accounting services for client
• Assist with completing month-end work (reconciliation of bank accounts, post cash receipts and cash disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, calculate and record monthly accruals, record journal entries, assist with financial statements, assist with reviewing G/L detail to be sure sufficient information is provided for preparation of year-end returns)
• Assists in preparing quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, W-2’s, 1099’s
• Assists in calculating monthly sales tax liability and preparing and filing returns
• Payroll processing services

• Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year
• Ensures quality control procedures are being executed under direction of management
• Maintains positive client relationships
• Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Ability to work within budgetary parameters
• Appropriately communicates difficult situations encountered on engagements to management
• Perform thorough self-review of all work prior to submission to management
• Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society

• Participates in recruiting and team-building activities directly related to job responsibilities
• Punctually enters time and expenses to support efficient billing processes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

Required Experience and Education

• Prior and current bookkeeping/accounting experience in public accounting, corporate or private business
• High school diploma or GED
• Thorough understanding of basic accounting principals
• Proficient knowledge of accounting software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience and Education

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, NetSuite, are a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or relevant work experience

WHO WE ARE

READY TO DELIVER

We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.

A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE

We know what we’re doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We’re dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.

AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU

A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors.

Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Great Culture | Team-like culture of a small office with the benefits of a large firm
• Competitive Compensation | Based on the role, credentials, and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits | We offer group health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO

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