Accountant/Bookkeeper - Business Process Outsourcing Associate
About The Position
This role is for an Accountant/Bookkeeper within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team, located in Manhattan, NY. The team supports foreign-owned U.S. subsidiaries, primarily from German-speaking countries, with their accounting, payroll, and administrative needs in the United States. The position operates at the intersection of accounting, consulting, and client service, offering close collaboration with U.S. management teams and global parent companies. The role involves managing end-to-end finance functions, direct client interaction, and delivering timely financial information for business decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a dynamic, client-facing environment with multiple priorities. The position is full-time and offers partially remote work after an initial in-office onboarding and training period.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or higher
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills required
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting environment, which included preparing financial statements and communicating with clients on a daily basis
- Experience using at least two of the following: QuickBooks Enterprise, SAGE, Navision (Microsoft Dynamics), ProAlpha, Datev, SAP
- Experience in add-on tools, such as BILL, Ramp, Expensify
- Strong knowledge of US-GAAP
- Proven expertise in MS Excel and MS Outlook with a working knowledge of MS Word, and Adobe software applications
- Curiosity about how AI can impact the accounting world and willingness to adapt new technologies
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task – strong time management skills
- Ability to be a team player and to understand challenges facing partners and staff members and be able to manage/reschedule priorities effectively
Responsibilities
- Own key components of the accounting cycle for client engagements, including cash, A/R, A/P, and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Prepare financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual) and reporting packages
- Manage indirect tax compliance processes, including the preparation of sales and use tax filings, and assist clients in navigating multi-state requirements
- Coordinate and oversee payroll processes using third-party platforms (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Gusto), ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Assure timely completion and communication of project status internally
- Identify accounting and operational issues, perform research, and develop recommendations, escalating complex matters and collaborating with Managers/Partners as needed
- Consult with clients and their foreign parent company on their accounting, payroll and business administration needs in the United States
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, communicating proactively on deliverables, timelines, and emerging issues
- Perform other related duties as required
Benefits
- 401K plan (with up to 5% salary paid employer contributions)
- Medical coverage
- Paid Dental coverage
- Employee and Dependent life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Day of Service annually
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
- Paid holidays
- Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
- Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement & training
- Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
- Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
