Associate - Accounting Advisory

Centri; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consulting firm in Tysons is seeking an entry-level Associate in Accounting Advisory. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2+ years of relative experience. Key responsibilities include managing trial balances, journal entries, and client communications. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers opportunities for professional growth. This is a full-time position that provides competitive compensation and a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP essential.
• Proficient in Excel required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand trial balance and how it reflects in financial statements.
• Accurately manage journal entries in financial documents.
• Communicate daily project status updates.

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

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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. You’re not just a number. You’re part of the Centri Family.

Core Responsibilities

• Fundamental understanding of how the trial 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 statements.
• 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 to 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 pursuing 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.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Business Consulting and Services