Accounting Associate (Spanish Speaking)

Manay CPA•Marietta, GA

About The Position

Manay CPA is hiring a Spanish-speaking Accounting Associate to support client engagements across bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and financial reporting. The role supports client onboarding, acquisition, and retention while delivering timely, high-quality accounting services. The associate organizes client financial records; handles applicable accounts payable and receivable processes, bookkeeping entries, monthly close, financial reporting, and analysis; and may support payroll and special projects. The position also involves preparing and filing corporate and individual income tax returns, maintaining inventory records and balance sheet reconciliations, preparing internal and ad hoc reports, and supporting year-end audit schedules. The associate may help document, design, and test financial processes and automate accounting systems and spreadsheets. This role works closely with a manager and other associates and requires Spanish and English fluency, strong organization, and the ability to manage tasks accurately with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area.
Minimum of 2 years of professional bookkeeping and accounting experience.
At least 2 years of experience with accounting software.
Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Experience in individual and business taxes.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
Ability to stay informed about industry developments and regulatory changes.
Ability to manage financial accounting and reporting projects for for-profit and not-for-profit companies.
Ability to complete tasks accurately and on time with minimal supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interface effectively with staff and external contacts.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPA qualification or progress toward a CPA qualification; candidates with either will be prioritized.
Other related certifications, such as EA or ACCA.
Experience in a CPA firm.
International tax experience.
Management skills or willingness to train to become a manager.

Responsibilities

Support client onboarding for assigned engagements in accordance with defined processes.
Participate in client acquisition and retention initiatives while providing a high level of customer service.
Organize and update digital and physical financial records.
Perform applicable accounts payable and accounts receivable management, bookkeeping entries, monthly close, financial reporting, and analysis; support payroll and special projects as assigned.
Apply professional accounting and bookkeeping practices, including preparing depreciation schedules, sales journals, and sales tax returns, and reviewing and reconciling payroll records and employment tax returns.
Collaborate with the manager and other associates to provide timely communication, meet deadlines, and deliver accounting support to clients.
Prepare and file corporate and individual income tax returns.
Prepare and maintain client inventory records, monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, internal management reports, and ad hoc reports.
Prepare year-end audit schedules and support the audit process as needed.
Assist with documenting, designing, and testing processes and procedures affecting financial statements or company financial performance.
Assist with systems and spreadsheet automation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting functions and processes.
Perform other related duties within the scope of the position.