Experienced Associate - Accounting Advisory

Centri; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Centri is looking for an Experienced Associate in Atlanta, Georgia, to oversee Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagements. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including public accounting. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of GAAP and solid interpersonal and communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid work environment and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation.
• Begin pursuing relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans.
• Review staff work and delegate tasks effectively.
• Perform research for financial statement disclosures.

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Experienced Associate position has the primary responsibility of oversight over the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans. Serving as a future leader of the firm, the Experienced Associate demonstrates the attributes of excellent client service and assists team members in developing technical and professional competency.

Core Responsibilities

• Basic understanding of more complex Accounting Advisory topics and the corresponding impact to the financial statements. Execute a comprehensive self-review and begin articulating key concepts to staff and begin to review completed work product.
• Accurately reflect more complex journal entries within the financial statement.
• Perform basic level research for financial statements disclosures while displaying fundamental understanding of business writing to accurately write the financial disclosure.
• Effectively leverage firm templates and technology to oversee staff in the preparation of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances.
• Delegate and review staff and intern work. Begin to understand mechanical workings of the financial statements and identify numbers and disclosures which look inaccurate/incomplete.
• Build in‑person connections with peers and managers.
• Support firm initiatives and development opportunities.
• Work to build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• 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.
• 3+ 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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