Associate - Accounting Advisory

Centri; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative hybrid work environment

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in New York seeks an experienced accounting professional to enhance financial reporting and compliance. You will engage with financial statements, lead projects, and support team enhancement. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and strong GAAP knowledge, with a desire to grow within the firm. Excellent communication and Excel skills are essential. This position promises a pathway for career development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient communication skills in a team setting.
• Eager to learn and become an accounting expert.

Responsibilities

• Understand the trial balance and financial statements.
• Reflect adjusting journal entries accurately.
• Communicate daily project status effectively.
• Build connections with peers and managers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Interpersonal skills for team interaction and client relationships

Above average written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Centri Business Consulting provides the highest quality advisory consulting services to its clients by being reliable and responsive to their needs. Centri provides companies with the expertise they need to meet their reporting demands. Centri specializes in financial reporting, internal controls, technical accounting research, valuation, mergers & acquisitions, and tax, CFO and HR advisory services for companies of various sizes and industries. From complex technical accounting transactions to monthly financial reporting, our professionals can offer any organization the specialized expertise and multilayered skillsets to ensure the project is completed timely and accurately.

We are One Firm, One Team, and One Culture. It’s how we do things at Centri. And a large part of our focus is on becoming the best, most wholesome professional you can be. You’re not just a number. You’re part of the Centri Family.

Career Advancement

• Working at Centri is not just a job, it is a career path. We promote on talent, not tenure, allowing our team to take ownership of their growth & career trajectory

Core Responsibilities

• Fundamental understanding of how the trail balance works and how it is mapped to financial statements. Begin to understand baseline concepts in preparation of trial balances.
• Accurately reflect adjusting journal entries within the financial statement.
• Fundamental understanding of core accounting advisory topics which will have an impact on financial statements.
• Leverage firm templates and technology to roll forward financial statements and trial balances.
• Identify time allocated to out of scope tasks not identified in the scope of work and alert manager.
• Communicate to the team on daily project status and reach out for work when there is downtime.
• Build in person connections with peers and managers.
• Review utilization for yourself and all direct reports align with expectations.
• Support Firm initiatives and development opportunities.
• Work to build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Being a strong champion for and thrives in an environment of changing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to interact in a team environment and foster client relationships.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base, and increase brand recognition.
• Recognizes opportunities for learning by pursuing challenging assignments and a hunger to become an expert.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Begin pursing certifications.
• 2+ years of relative accounting experience; at least 1 in public accounting or professional services highly preferred.

This position is an exempt position as it relates to the fair labor standards Act. Centri 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.

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