Assurance Associate - Latham, NY

MMB+CO; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 paid holidays

Vacation package

Unlimited sick time

CPA Exam reimbursement up to $25,000

Paid professional dues and licenses

401(k) & Profit-sharing plans

Firm events

Job summary

MMB+CO is seeking an associate in the assurance department to join a collaborative team focused on serving clients and building direct relationships. The role emphasizes learning and growth, developing organizational skills, and starting to review and evaluate fieldwork while engaging with clients directly.

You will work within the assurance team to apply GAAP/GAAS, prepare financial statements, and produce organized workpapers. Ongoing professional development and CPA pursuit are supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1 year of professional work experience preferred.
• CPA pursuit supported.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies GAAP/GAAS and internal control standards.
• Prepares financial statements.
• Produces neat, complete workpapers using the firm’s technology.
• Keeps informed of current technical developments.
• Uses firm’s technology including MS Office and other software.

Skills

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Financial statement prep

Workpapers organization

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Master in Accounting/Finance

Job description

In this position, you will work in a collaborative environment and experience a team approach to serving clients while developing direct relationships.

As an associate in the assurance department, you will be encouraged and supported to learn and grow personally and professionally. This role will provide the opportunity to develop organizational skills, to commence review and evaluate fieldwork, while beginning to take an active role in working directly with clients.

A Closer Look At The Role:

• Understands and applies generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and principles of internal accounting control, standards for review & compilations
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare financial statements
• Demonstrates ability to provide neat, complete, and organized workpapers using the firm’s technology
• Keeps informed of current technical developments and pronouncements
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use the firm’s technology, including MS Office and other software

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in accounting and/or finance
• 1 year of professional work experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Active pursuit of CPA and/or CPA certification supported

What We Can Offer You:

• Time: MMB+CO offers 16 paid holidays, a separate vacation package + unlimited sick time
• Dress for your day
• CPA Exam Reimbursement with up to a $25,000 bonus
• Paid Professional Dues and Licenses
• 401 K & Profit-sharing plans
• Firm events that provide fun ways to socialize with your colleagues

Get To Know Us:

At MMB+CO, our focus is on the here and now. It is this forward-thinking, client centered approach that has guided the Firm since inception. Under the leadership of our Managing Partner Mark Kovaleski, MMB+CO has over 200 employees with locations in Canandaigua, Elmira, Latham, Rochester, and Queensbury. Our deep-rooted culture is comprised of dedicated and hard-working professionals who want to make a difference in the communities we serve. MMB+CO is one of the most respected and successful accounting firms in the region and is proud of our commitment to our clients and our people.