Staff Associate, CAAS Advisory (Entry-Level Dec 2027)

Wiss; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Champion Program

Becker CPA materials covered

Team-oriented culture

Competitive salaries and benefits

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Wiss in Florham Park, NJ is seeking a CAAS Staff Associate in Advisory to guide clients and strengthen their accounting function. You will support private company controllers, help run and improve accounting departments, and focus on timely, accurate financial reporting while learning accounting processes in detail.

This role offers tremendous growth with high visibility to senior leadership and a collaborative, team-oriented culture that rewards initiative, problem solving, and clear

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in accounting, finance, or another business-related field.
• Candidates should be detail oriented and interested in pursuing a career in public accounting, highly motivated team players, and in possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as effective problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Typical client assignments will include all areas of responsibility a private company controller/CFO would be tasked with handling.
• Assist team members staffed on interim controller/CFO/outsourced accounting projects.
• Understand and evaluate the current workflow and organizational structure of client's current processes, procedures, and technology, as well as assisting the clients to become more efficient in those fields.
• Assist with month-end closes including bank and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet roll forwards, posting journal entries for prepaid/accrued expenses, payroll, revenue recognition, etc., and reviewing monthly balance sheets and income statements, etc.
• Assist team members with ad-hoc specialty projects on emerging issues
• Research third party solutions for client pain points that is performed outside of the accounting system. Work with Business Advisory team members to develop Key Performance Indicators for businesses, set targets, and monitor progress for them.
• Support on accounting system conversion projects.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Job description

The CAAS Staff Associate is one of the most important parts of the Advisory department, providing the firm's clients with guidance and leadership. CAAS Staff Associates take on the responsibility of private company controllers, helping clients run and improve their accounting departments, focusing on advising and process optimization. This role is heavily client-facing and is ideal for someone who has the desire to learn all accounting-related processes in detail and has a focus on timely and accurate financial reporting.

This role has tremendous opportunities for growth and has high visibility to Senior Leadership within the organization.

CAAS Responsibilities

• Typical client assignments will include all areas of responsibility a private company controller/CFO would be tasked with handling.
• Assist team members staffed on interim controller/CFO/outsourced accounting projects.
• Understand and evaluate the current workflow and organizational structure of client's current processes, procedures, and technology, as well as assisting the clients to become more efficient in those fields.
• Assist with month-end closes including bank and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet roll forwards, posting journal entries for prepaid/accrued expenses, payroll, revenue recognition, etc., and reviewing monthly balance sheets and income statements, etc.
• Assist team members with ad-hoc specialty projects on emerging issues
• Research third party solutions for client pain points that is performed outside of the accounting system. Work with Business Advisory team members to develop Key Performance Indicators for businesses, set targets, and monitor progress for them.
• Support on accounting system conversion projects.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in accounting, finance, or another business-related field.
• Individuals with plans to pursue their CPA are highly desired.
• Internship experience in the public accounting industry is preferred.
• Candidates should be detail oriented and interested in pursuing a career in public accounting, highly motivated team players, and in possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as effective problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and advance proficiency in a variety of accounting systems and desire to focus on continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Growth Champion Program to help facilitate ongoing performance feedback.
• Covered Becker study material costs to assist with the completion of the CPA exam.
• Team atmosphere that promotes collaboration and communication designed to enhance efficiency, as well as provide professional development.
• Competitive salaries and benefits package.
• Flexible PTO policy.

Why Wiss?

• Wiss isn't just a place to work, it's a place to grow. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating individuality, and cultivating a culture that balances innovation, collaboration, and care. If you're passionate about people, growth, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Wiss is committed to fostering a welcoming community. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our team and encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.