CAAS - Senior Accounting Associate

Discover Your Potential at Whitley Penn•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (“CAAS”) – Outsourced Accounting team! The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for managing, preparing, and reviewing accounting engagements for clients. Seniors must exhibit strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency in cloud-based accounting systems including QuickBooks Online. Seniors are responsible for planning and executing engagements and special assignments, supervising, and training associates, reviewing the work of associates, and communicating with clients. Seniors are responsible for compliance with all professional and regulatory standards. Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services. We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together. We’re looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting
3 – 5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagement assignments
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as familiarity with tax basis accounting principles.

Nice To Haves

CPA eligibility/license preferred
Proficiency in cloud-based accounting systems including QuickBooks Online
Proficiency in MS Excel

Responsibilities

Manage, prepare, and review accounting engagements for clients.
Plan and execute engagements and special assignments.
Supervise and train associates.
Review the work of associates.
Communicate with clients.
Ensure compliance with all professional and regulatory standards.
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge & application of Accounting Principles.
Exhibit proficiency in complex bookkeeping skills.
Manage, review, and prepare monthly financial statements.
Track fixed assets and prepare depreciation schedules.
Exhibit proficiency in various cloud-based accounting systems, including QuickBooks Online as well as, MS Excel.
Coordinate all client assignments, including planning, budgeting of time and expenses, monitoring actual performance against budget, and reviewing work and deliverables for accuracy and completeness, suitability of presentation, and adequacy of disclosures.
Assess current capabilities and experiences of team members to properly determine roles and assignments.
Delegate work appropriately.
Lead meetings with engagement teams and clients, ensuring objectives are met.
Keep Managers informed of all important developments during the engagement.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
Provide specific, actionable, and timely feedback to team members, as appropriate.
Prepare staff evaluation reports.
Teach, coach, and integrate staff on the Firm’s engagement approach and process.
Develop an understanding of key metrics, i.e., net bill rate/hour productivity ratio, etc.