Client Accounting Services Associate

Eide Bailly LLP•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing accounting services to clients through a multi-faceted approach, functioning as their accounting department. The associate will handle day-to-day accounting needs, serve as a key point of contact for clients, and utilize technology for real-time accounting transactions. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, month-end balancing, journal entries, GL account analysis, and supporting outsourced controller functions. The role also involves preparing various reports such as sales tax reports, year-end tax forms, and financial statements, as well as providing analysis to outsourced CFOs for advisory services. Recommendations for process streamlining and backup support for other specialists are also part of the role. Ensuring timely and accurate project performance, maintaining compliance with budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of general ledger accounting and principals.
Ability to think innovatively to incorporate technology solutions and streamlined processes.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks, and using various software packages.
Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license or are working towards obtaining one of these licenses is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Works on a team to provide accounting services for clients from a multi-faceted approach.
Actively handles day-to-day accounting needs for clients, functioning as their accounting department.
Serves as a key point of contact on day-to-day accounting matters for the client.
Utilizes technology to properly account for all accounting transactions for the client in real-time.
Reconciles client bank accounts.
Calculates month-end balancing and journal entries and provides an analysis of GL accounts to support or serve as the outsourced controller during the month-end process for clients.
Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including sales tax reports, year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, and other reports required by clients.
Provides the outsourced CFO with analysis of accounting information for high-level advisory services.
Makes recommendations on how to streamline processes.
Provides backup support as needed to other outsourced accounting specialists and their clients.
Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.