Accounting & Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Associate

Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounting & CPA Associate with 2–5 years of professional accounting and audit experience to join our Finance & Accounting team.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is actively pursuing CPA certification and is looking to further develop hands-on experience in U.S. GAAP accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, audit preparation, and internal controls.

The Accounting & CPA Associate will work with the Finance & Accounting team, management, and external CPA and audit firms to help ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded, account balances are reconciled, financial records are accurate, and audit and tax-related schedules are completed on time.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing broader corporate accounting and CPA experience.

Responsibilities

General Accounting & U.S. GAAP

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform general ledger accounting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review accounting transactions for proper account classification and accounting periods.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, inventory, and other general accounting activities.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and assist with preparing correcting or adjusting journal entries.
• Research accounting issues and assist with determining appropriate GAAP treatment.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end closing activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and supporting schedules.
• Review general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions or account balances.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Perform account and variance analysis as assigned.
• Help ensure accounting close activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

Audit & CPA Support

• Assist with annual financial statement audits, tax preparation, and other CPA-related projects.
• Prepare PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Gather and organize documentation requested by external auditors and CPA firms.
• Assist with audit sampling by providing invoices, purchase orders, payment records, bank records, payroll documentation, and other supporting materials.
• Research and respond to accounting and audit questions with support from the Finance & Accounting team.
• Assist with resolving audit adjustments and accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare schedules and financial information required by external CPAs for annual tax return preparation.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statement accounts.
• Perform account analysis to identify unusual balances or trends.
• Assist with financial and accounting analysis for management as needed.
• Support special accounting and financial projects.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for accounting transactions.
• Assist with account cleanup and reconciliation projects as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support accounting system and process improvements.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory standards.
• Perform account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage journal entries, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting to support monthly closing processes.
• Conduct financial analysis and interpret financial reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls.
• Utilize financial software such as PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Quicken, and other financial tools to streamline accounting operations.
• Support internal audits by providing documentation, conducting internal control testing, and mentoring junior team members on best practices.
• Collaborate across departments on project-specific accounting needs like LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) compliance or governmental accounting standards.
• Use Excel data analysis techniques including VLOOKUP functions, spreadsheets management, and financial report writing for detailed insights.
• Contribute to process improvements by leveraging technical accounting knowledge and automation tools for efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
• 2–5 years of professional accounting and/or audit experience.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing for or supporting financial statement audits.
• CPA in training is required. Candidate must be actively pursuing CPA certification, including preparing for or completing CPA examination and licensing requirements.
• Good understanding of financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and accounting analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accounting accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet accounting and audit deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more CPA exam sections completed or scheduled.
• Public accounting or external audit experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or inventory-based business.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience with inventory accounting, landed costs, fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Experience preparing audit PBC schedules and working with external auditors or CPA firms.

Join us if you’re ready to leverage your accounting expertise in a vibrant environment where your skills directly contribute to organizational growth!

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Recruitment Agency Resume Submissions will not be accepted.

Email resumes to: HR@repmaterials.com

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person