Associate Accountant

Associate Accountant

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Kickstart your career with a leading public accounting and business consulting firm that's all about helping you grow! At James Moore & Co., we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to a variety of industries. With offices across Florida (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee), James Moore specializes in tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, and more. We work with a diverse range of industries from cutting-edge startups, collegiate athletics, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations to construction, manufacturing, and real estate.

We're searching for an Associate Accountant to join our Accounting & Auditing team in our Gainesville office.

In this role, you will support a variety of client engagements by applying accounting and auditing principles, preparing workpapers, gathering and analyzing client data, and assisting with audits, reviews, and compilations across a diverse range of industries. You will work closely with experienced team members while developing your technical skills and gaining exposure to a variety of clients and service lines.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career accounting professionals to build a strong foundation in public accounting while contributing to meaningful client work in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Basic proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply appropriate accounting and auditing knowledge on workpapers and assignments to ensure accurate and reliable data for clients' needs.
• Utilize accounting and auditing software to manage client data, tasks, and documentation.
• Connect with various supervisors on current and future jobs to determine the needs of the team and client.
• Gather data samples from clients to prepare workpapers for audits.
• Verify the accuracy of client-submitted data, identify and resolve discrepancies, and communicate necessary clarification or escalate issues.
• Corrective action as needed on quality control of submitted work.
• Review contracts, leases, and similar documentation between clients and third parties.
• Investigate industries and service lines to determine areas of interest.
• Participate in recruiting events as a representative of their department to provide candidates with information about career opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory accounting and auditing standards.
• Collaborate across various organizational departments and work with cross-functional teams to execute goals.
• Comply with the Firm's training and continuous education requirements.
• Meet the Firm's guidelines for productivity and utilization standards.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Salary and Career Advancement: Competitive salary and a solid career path to grow your professional experience that includes career development and training.
• You're Covered: Generous benefits package with 2 comprehensive healthcare options that include healthcare (PPO and High Deductible PPO), dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees.
• Work Schedules: Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Parental Leave, and Summer Schedule.
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays that include a full week of winter break in December.
• 401(k): Firm contributes 4-5% annually, regardless of personal contributions.
• Flexible PTO: not unlimited; requires you to take minimum of 2 weeks off/year - one week consecutively.
• CPA Exam: completion reimbursement & bonus program.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for eligible education expenses.
• "Dress For Your Day": Allows professional attire flexibility, including jeans, while requiring business attire for formal client engagements.