Sr. Accounting Associate (Remote, USA-Based)

Manay CPA Accounting & Tax Services; Turkey; On-site; TRY 3,859,000 - 5,789,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive USD base salary

Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey

Collaborative and growth-oriented work

US Accounting and Tax exposure

Opportunities to work with diverse US‑

Onboarding and training

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Manay CPA is seeking a seasoned accounting and tax professional to expand U.S. GAAP, tax codes, and business operations expertise while serving a diverse client base across industries.

This is a fully remote role based in Turkey with a USD base salary and opportunities to work with clients in the US. You will lead onboarding, manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns, audits, and financial reporting, mentoring junior staff and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or related field.
• 4–5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax.
• Prior outsourced/multi-client accounting experience.
• Turkish CPA (SMMM) license strongly preferred.
• US GAAP experience is a big plus; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Prior experience reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding for new clients and design accounting system setup.
• Own day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable/receivable, monthly closings, and financial reporting; mentor junior staff.
• Use company software to complete accounting, reporting, and tax tasks with accuracy.
• Prepare and review payroll, sales tax returns, depreciation schedules, and related documents.
• Lead audit preparation and manage reconciliation end-to-end for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze financial data to forecast revenue, evaluate profit margins, surface insights for clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and file US corporate and individual income tax returns (including 1099s).
• Research complex tax and accounting issues and provide practical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' accounting, tax, and financial processes.
• Participate in company-wide improvement initiatives.
• Lead special projects and mentor team members.

Skills

US GAAP

Tax codes

Business operations

Business English

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Turkish CPA (SMMM) license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software systems

Job description

Are you ready to expand your expertise in U.S. accounting and tax practices while working with a diverse client base across multiple industries? We’re looking for motivated professionals who enjoy variety in their work and are eager to build hands‑on experience with U.S. GAAP, tax codes, and business operations.

Who We Are

Manay CPA is a global, full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of experience and a diverse team across 4 continents, we proudly support individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.

Our services include business formation, accounting, tax, payroll, audit, and HR solutions—delivered with a personalized, relationship‑first approach. We partner with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate the complexities of business and finance with confidence.

Recognized as a Top 100 Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a Top 25 Small Business of the Year by the COBB Chamber for four consecutive years, we’re trusted by both local and international clients. Our CEO, Burcu Bree Manay, was also named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting for her leadership and impact in the field.

At Manay CPA, your growth is our purpose. Join a team where innovation, integrity, and global collaboration drive real success.

Learn more at www.manaycpa.com

We Offer

• Competitive USD base salary
• Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey
• A collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment
• Gain experience with US Accounting and Tax - all backgrounds welcome!
• Opportunities to work with clients in a variety of industries
• Excellent onboarding and ongoing training
• Continued professional development and exposure to a wide range of financial processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding process for new clients, designing accounting system setup and ensuring a smooth transition
• Own day‑to‑day bookkeeping operations, including accounts payable and receivable, monthly closings, and preparation of financial reports and analysis; review and guide junior staff's work as needed
• Use company software to complete accounting, reporting, and tax‑related tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare and review payroll, sales tax returns, depreciation schedules, and other accounting documents in line with professional standards
• Lead audit preparation and manage the reconciliation process end‑to‑end to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
• Analyze financial data to forecast revenue, evaluate profit margins, and surface insights for clients and internal stakeholders
• Prepare and file U.S. corporate and individual income tax returns (including 1099s and year‑end filings)
• Research complex tax and accounting issues and provide practical, well‑reasoned solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' accounting, tax, and financial processes
• Participate in company‑wide improvement initiatives
• Lead special projects and financial report preparation as needed, and mentor junior team members

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field
• 4-5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax
• Prior experience in an outsourced/multi-client accounting environment required
• Turkish CPA (SMMM) License strongly preferred
• USGAAP experience is a big plus; comprehensive training will be provided
• Prior experience reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff preferred

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Strong experience with Accounting Software Systems
• Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English— all interviews will be conducted in English!

Mindset & Collaboration

• Highly dedicated and committed to a long‑term career in accounting and tax, with strong motivation to grow into a leadership role
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and sound independent judgment
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and operate independently in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments
• Excellent cross‑group collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and support less experienced colleagues
• Location: Home office
• Work hours will be based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time)
• Travel might be required

Manay CPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

You can reach our Applicant Data Protection Policy through this link: https://www.manaycpa.com/tr/hakkimizda/kariyer/calisan-adayi-kvkk/

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