Position Summary

THE FOCUS IS YOU: 

Are you looking to be part of a rapidly growing team that takes a collaborative approach to digitally transform a client's back office to provide a variety of services that add value to their business? 

Look no further! Our Client Accounting Advisory Service (CAAS) team does just that. The CAAS team provides clients with accounting, financial statement preparation and advisory services, technology solution deployment, accounts payable and accounts receivable service, reconciliations (e.g. Bank, Credit Card, and sales tax filing and management).

Apply today to join the team as a Client Accounting Associate to help service our clients. 

Client Accounting Associates are employees who are interested in pursuing a career in professional bookkeeping services. During this time, Client Accounting Associates need to focus on developing skills, building their technical skill base, understanding and executing diligent client service, and getting oriented to the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Proactively demonstrates a willingness to learn and attain greater knowledge on a continual basis; looks to build technical skill base
• Grasps concepts quickly and demonstrates knowledge of basic technical skills, as well as related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
• Makes well-thought-out decisions and considers all facts; with the best interest of the client in mind
• Asks appropriate questions and requests supervision when in need of assistance
• Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently on engagements with the assistance of senior staff:
• Performing bookkeeping/accounting services for client
• Assist with completing month-end work (reconciliation of bank accounts, post cash receipts and cash disbursements, calculate and record monthly accruals, record standard monthly entries, track payment of federal, state and local tax estimates, assist with monthly financial statements, assist with reviewing G/L detail to be sure sufficient information is provided for preparation of year-end returns)
• Assists in preparing quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, W-2’s, 1099’s
• Assists in calculating monthly sales tax liability
• Develops proficiency in use of all technology necessary for performance execution
• Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year (determined by Geography & Discipline leaders) 
• Ensures quality control procedures are being executed under direction of engagement supervisor
• Maintains positive client relationships 
• Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Develops efficient work habits to work accurately, efficiently, and with organization and detail-orientation
• Demonstrates willingness to understand how to work within budgetary parameters
• Appropriately communicates difficult situations encountered on engagements to supervisor
• Perform thorough self-review of all work prior to submission to supervisor

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Begins to build knowledge base of the local office service offerings 
• Solicits internal experts from which to learn and builds relationshipsPositively represents and actively promotes the Firm 
• Participates in recruiting and team-building activities directly related to job responsibilities
• Conducts oneself professionally and shows respect to others at all times; maintains poise under pressure, especially during stressful times and during peak periods of client engagement activity 
• Develops and establishes rapport with fellow employees
• Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive criticism
• Respects and embraces diversity; looks to build a One-Firm team spirit amongst peers
• Punctually enters time and expenses to support efficient billing processes
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures

Education

• Accounting experience required
• Bachelor's Degree, a plus

Experience 

• Prior bookkeeping/accounting experience in public accounting, corporate or private business
• Thorough understanding of accounting
• Proficient knowledge of accounting software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, NetSuite, are a plus

WHO WE ARE

READY TO DELIVER

We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.

A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE

We know what we’re doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We’re dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.

AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU

A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors.

Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Great Culture | Team-like culture of a small office with the benefits of a large firm
• Competitive Compensation | Based on the role, credentials, and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits | We offer group health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO