Junior Accountant - Client-Focused Accounting & Advisory

Beasley, Mitchell, & Co; New Mexico; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Beasley, Mitchell, & Co. seeks an Accountant I to provide accounting and advisory services to diverse clients, including governmental, nonprofit, and Native American/Tribal entities.

You will assist in day-to-day accounting, monthly closings, and GAAP financial reporting while developing client-facing skills in a collaborative CAAS team. You will work with senior staff to prepare financial statements, perform basic analyses, and support audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• One year of public accounting or related accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting audit experience preferred.
• Experience with Native American/Tribal accounting or organizations preferred.
• Experience with client advisory or consulting services preferred.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or other comparable systems preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist in performing day-to-day accounting and transactional services for assigned clients.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll-related accounting, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and record journal entries and assist with account classifications.
• Prepare bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and organized supporting documentation for client transactions and account balances.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
• Assist with maintaining and updating client chart of accounts and accounting records.
• Identify unusual, incomplete, or unsupported transactions and communicate issues to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with accounting system processes and client-specific accounting procedures.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP or other applicable standards.
• Help ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Conduct basic financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and other client deliverables.
• Assist with presenting financial information and key findings to clients.
• Provide basic recommendations for improving financial performance, accounting processes, and compliance.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Maintain supporting documentation and assist in month-end and year-end closings.
• Assist with preparing client financial records and supporting schedules for annual audits.
• Prepare reconciliations, lead sheets, account schedules, and other audit-support documentation.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining Prepared by Client (PBC) schedules and supporting documentation.
• Gather, organize, and maintain documentation requested by external auditors.
• Assist with researching and resolving routine audit questions and discrepancies.
• Assist with roll-forwards, confirmations, fixed asset schedules, and other audit-related schedules.
• Help identify missing documentation, unusual transactions, or potential audit issues and communicate them to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain client records throughout the year to support ongoing audit readiness.
• Assist with implementing recommendations resulting from prior-year audit findings.
• Assist with accounting and advisory services for Native American/Tribal governments, Tribal enterprises, Tribal organizations, and related entities.
• Develop familiarity with accounting, financial reporting, grant, compliance, internal control, and audit requirements applicable to Tribal organizations.
• Assist with preparing financial records and supporting schedules for Tribal audits.
• Maintain documentation supporting Tribal governmental, enterprise, program, grant, and other financial activities.
• Assist with organizing and preparing audit documentation and PBC requests for Tribal clients.
• Support the team in identifying areas requiring additional documentation, clarification, or corrective action prior to an audit.
• Assist with maintaining year-round audit readiness for Tribal clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with sensitive Tribal financial information.
• Assist with preparing tax filings, including corporate and individual returns, as applicable to assigned clients.
• Help ensure clients meet local, state, and federal compliance requirements.
• Support the team with various regulatory and tax deadlines.
• Gather and organize information necessary for tax and compliance engagements.
• Communicate outstanding information requests to clients and elevate complex issues to senior team members.
• Assist with client communications and address routine client inquiries related to accounting or financial matters.
• Attend and participate in client meetings, providing support where needed.
• Follow up with clients regarding missing information, documentation, and outstanding requests.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, coworkers, and Firm leadership.
• Maintain positive and professional client relationships.
• Protect confidential client and Firm information.
• Work closely with Accountants, Senior Accountants, Supervisors, Managers, and Partners to manage client engagements.
• Accept direction and feedback from senior team members and incorporate feedback into future work.
• Develop technical accounting, financial reporting, audit-readiness, and client advisory skills.
• Participate in internal training and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the CAAS department.
• Maintain awareness of applicable accounting, tax, audit, and regulatory developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

General ledger

MS Office

Time management

Independent work

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Outils

QuickBooks

Description du poste

Beasley, Mitchell, & Co. seeks an Accountant I to provide accounting and advisory services to diverse clients, including governmental, nonprofit, and Native American/Tribal entities.

You will assist in day-to-day accounting, monthly closings, and GAAP financial reporting while developing client-facing skills in a collaborative CAAS team. You will work with senior staff to prepare financial statements, perform basic analyses, and support audit readiness.