Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Accounting Associate
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience. Should also
have 2‐5 years of work experience with private or public company. Certified public accountant (CPA) or
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus.
Must be self‐ motivated, multi‐tasker and the ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
Skills
Exemplary proficiency and excellence in accounting and auditing including the following:
 Intermediate to Advanced computer skills (especially spreadsheet and word processing)
 Proficient in audit workpaper documentation utilizing audit software
 Proficient with QuickBooks
 Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
 Willingness to work flexible schedule during peak periods
 Dependable and punctual
 The ability to work independently and in a team environment
 Ability to execute scheduled audits including planning, preparation, execution, reporting and
follow‐up
 Develop audit scopes, including risk assessment and evaluation of internal controls
 Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
 Ability to establish and build rapport with clients
Responsibilities:
 Contribute to the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures and methodologies
 Developing & monitoring customized audit program
 Planning and performing financial, performance and compliance audits to ensure compliance
with applicable local, state and federal regulations, and generally accepted governmental audit
standards
 Apply logic and critical thinking processes to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
 Prepare Audit & Executive Summary Reports
 Assist in bookkeeping/write‐up and the preparation of individual and business tax returns for
clients in various industries
 Complete special projects and/ or ad‐hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction
 Assist with general admin tasks (e.g., answering calls, filing, scanning, copying, running errands)

\nCompany Description

Full Service CPA Firm located in Atlanta GA

Company Description

Full Service CPA Firm located in Atlanta GA