Accounting Associate

Crisler CPA, PLLC•Brentwood, TN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you will focus on accounting engagements for our business and nonprofit clients, work on engagements of basic to moderate complexity, and participate in process improvement initiatives. You’ll have regular client contact, which means good client service skills are required, including the willingness and ability to recognize and respond to opportunities to provide expanded or new services to clients. You report to the Client Accounting Services Manager.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or near completion required.
Proficient with QuickBooks (Desktop & Online) and Microsoft Office.
Great attention to detail, and sound communication and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
1-3 years of recent accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with gathering information from clients, completing assignments and coordinating with reviewers.
Monitor and report on assigned engagements' status.
Maintain open lines of communication with clients and supervisors regarding services.
Attend appointments with clients and assemble information to complete assignments.
Prepare client invoices and bills, and maintain client accounts receivable and payable ledgers. Process client payroll, and assist with tax deposits.
Record client accounting transactions, and prepare general ledgers.
Review monthly reconciliations of client bank accounts and credit cards, and assist with financial statement preparation.
Prepare payroll tax, sales/use and other state/local tax returns. Prepare annual wage and other information returns.
Work independently, make decisions on ordinary accounting matters, and produce a consistent amount of valuable work.
Maintain control of time and charges. Participate in pricing and billing client services.
Perform basic accounting advisory services engagements as assigned.