Audit - Accounting Associate I

Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gross Mendelsohn is seeking an Audit and Accounting Associate I to support engagements for nonprofits, manufacturers, and professional service firms. You will learn to apply basic accounting principles, assist with tax returns, and work with a team to deliver thorough workpapers and financial statements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to standards, and ongoing education within a locally owned, award-winning CPA and consulting firm in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and tax laws.
• Familiar with audit, review and compilation techniques.
• Ability to work within budgetary parameters.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic accounting principles to assignments under supervision.
• Learn audit, review and compilation techniques.
• Assist engagements from start to finish per standards.
• Develop understanding of routine accounting concepts.
• Work within budgetary parameters.
• Communicate issues to Seniors, Supervisors, Managers and Partners.
• Assist in preparing workpapers and financial statements, including basic footnote disclosures.
• Assist with tax preparation including basic corporate, partnership and individual returns.
• Use in-house software (Excel, Word, CCH ProSystems Engagement, FAS asset accounting, Axcess).
• Collaborate with team and clients to resolve discrepancies.
• Stay current with accounting principles, regulations, and industry trends.

Skills

Basic accounting

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Word

CCH ProSystem Engagement

FAS asset accounting

Axcess

Job description

Firm Overview

Gross Mendelsohn is a full-service CPA and consulting firm serving businesses, nonprofits and families. We help clients be more confident in their decision-making with our accounting, technology and wealth management insight. As a locally owned and operated firm, Gross Mendelsohn is the proud recipient of eight top workplace awards and works hard to maintain a “small firm” feel for employees. The firm is committed to providing an environment of respect and compassion while encouraging employees’ desire to learn and grow.

Position Summary

The Audit and Accounting Associate I assists with performing various functions of the engagement process for Gross Mendelsohn clients including nonprofits, manufacturers, long-term care providers, construction contractors, government contractors and professional service firms.

Responsibilities

• Possess and apply basic knowledge of accounting principles and tax laws to complete assignments timely with consistent supervision.
• Become familiar with audit, review and compilation techniques and analytical procedures.
• Perform as part of the team handling engagements from inception to completion adhering to audit and accounting standards and regulations.
• Develop a thorough understanding of basic and routine accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to various client situations.
• Work effectively within given budgetary parameters.
• Communicate matters and problems to Seniors, Supervisors, Managers and Partners.
• Assist in the preparation of workpapers and financial statements, including basic footnote disclosures.
• Assist with tax preparation and compliance activities, including gathering supporting documents and preparing basic corporate, partnership and individual tax returns.
• Effectively utilize in house accounting software, programs and forms (i.e., Excel, Word, CCH ProSystems Engagement, FAS asset accounting, Axcess.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to address accounting inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Stay current with accounting principles, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices.