Senior Associate, CAAS

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Company-paid long-term disability and/

Life insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) seeks a Senior Associate for Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAS). The role focuses on bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and financial statement preparation for diverse clients, requiring integrity and confidentiality.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.). January–March extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and common accounting software (Sage/QuickBooks/Xero).
• Available to work extended hours in January through March.
• Demonstrated discretion handling confidential information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Maintain client accounting records and complete financial statements.
• Assist with payroll, payroll taxes, and sales/use tax filings.
• Provide reliable client service and collaborate with team on engagements.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CAAS (CLIENT ACCOUNTING & ADVISORY SERVICES)

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions:

• Client Accounting Services (CAS) personnel are directly responsible for various client accounts, which are assigned to them.
• CAS includes bookkeeping, payroll and payroll tax, sales and use tax, financial statement preparation and various other accounting and consulting services.
• Competency and technical skill sets include (but are not limited to) strong knowledge of accounting principles and standard accounting processes for recording a company’s business transactions into a general ledger, account reconciliations and work paper preparation, prepare and post journal entries and ability to adapt work as required by level of engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 3-5 years of prior bookkeeping experience
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and various accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.).
• Available to work extended hours in January through March
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
• Personal characteristics include integrity, professional in attitude and appearance, and trustworthiness.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us atwww.criadv.com.

Benefits:

• 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage.
• Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.