Associate - Accounting Advisory

Centri; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Tampa is seeking an Experienced Associate responsible for overseeing Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. This role promotes career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans.
• Perform basic level research for financial statements disclosures.
• Build in-person connections with peers and managers.

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (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

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.
• 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.
• 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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