Accounting Associate

Jobless; Brentwood, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work locations

Job summary

Crisler CPA is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Tennessee team, focusing on engagements for business and nonprofit clients. This in-office role offers potential remote days after an introductory period, supporting client accounting services and billing activities.

You'll work with clients, reviewers, and the Client Accounting Services Manager to complete assignments, prepare ledgers, and assist with payroll and tax deposits. This role emphasizes accuracy and proactive client service.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or near completion required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• No experience required. 1-3 years of recent accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficient with QuickBooks (Desktop & Online) and Microsoft Office.
• You have great attention to detail, and sound communication and analytical skills.

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.

Skills

QuickBooks

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree or near completion

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Crisler CPA, a Tennessee tax and accounting services provider with offices in Hendersonville and Brentwood is looking for a skilled and motivated Accounting Associate. This is primarily an in-office position, then after an introductory period, has the potential to work remotely 1 to 2 days a week.

Purpose of the Role

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.

Your 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.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or near completion required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• No experience required. 1-3 years of recent accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficient with QuickBooks (Desktop & Online) and Microsoft Office.
• You have great attention to detail, and sound communication and analytical skills.

What we offer:

Crisler CPA offers a complete package of compensation and benefits, including base and incentive compensation; medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off and holidays; and flexible work schedules/locations.

Crisler CPA has a flexible remote work policy. This is designed as a hybrid position and we expect you to live in the greater Nashville area in order to realistically work in one of our office locations as needed.

About the Company

At Crisler CPA, we provide accounting, tax and related services to our clients. Our services are based on people, process and technology, and we believe strongly in encouraging continuous improvement in each of these three elements. We're looking for employees ready to help us be a better firm while advancing their own careers.

Crisler CPA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.