Accounting Associate

Assist with gathering information from clients, completing assignments, and coordinating with reviewers Monitor and report on assigned engagements' status Maintain communication with clients and supervisors regarding services Attend client appointments and assemble information to complete assignments Prepare client invoices and bills Maintain client accounts receivable and payable ledgers Process client payroll and assist with tax deposits Record client accounting transactions and prepare general ledgers Review monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations Assist with financial statement preparation Prepare payroll tax, sales/use, and other state/local tax returns Prepare annual wage and other information returns Make decisions on ordinary accounting matters and produce consistent valuable work Maintain control of time and charges Participate in pricing and billing client services Perform basic accounting advisory services engagements as assigned Participate in process improvement initiatives Provide client service and identify opportunities for expanded or new services Requirements Associate's Degree or near completion required Bachelor's Degree preferred No experience required 1–3 years of recent accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online Proficient with Microsoft Office Great attention to detail Sound communication skills Sound analytical skills Willingness and ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for expanded or new client services Ability to live in the greater Nashville area and work in one of the office locations as needed Core Competencies Demonstrates proficiency in accounting practices, including client invoicing, payroll processing, and financial statement preparation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for maintaining client relationships and identifying service opportunities. Highest-signal resume keywords Accounting/Bookkeeping Experience QuickBooks Desktop Proficiency QuickBooks Online Proficiency Microsoft Office Proficiency Attention to Detail ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Client Invoicing Payroll Processing Financial Statement Preparation Tax Return Preparation General Ledger Maintenance Bank Reconciliation Accounts Receivable Management Accounts Payable Management Accounting Advisory Services Process Improvement Soft Skills Communication Skills Analytical Skills Client Service Orientation Certifications & Qualifications Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Industry Keywords Client Appointments Engagement Monitoring Time Management Billing Services Nashville Area Residency #J-18808-Ljbffr Crisler CPA, PLLC