What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate, Accounting Advisory position at Sharp Financial?
Sharp Financial is seeking to hire a motivated Senior Accounting Associate to join the growing Accounting Advisory team! If you’re ready to move beyond transactional tasks and into a career that challenges your thinking and grows your skills, this could be the role for you!
At Sharp Financial, we serve entrepreneurs who are building great companies — and we need sharp minds to help them do it. As a Sr. Accounting Associate, you won’t just be part of the team — you’ll help shape it. Our Accounting Advisory professionals work directly with clients to improve financial clarity, solve operational challenges, and support growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support daily financial operations for a portfolio of clients across various industries
- Manage daily activity (payables, receivables, general ledger entries) with a focus on improving financial clarity
- Assist in creating financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements that align with GAAP and client objectives
- Engage directly with clients and internal teams to gather critical financial data, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen financial reporting processes
- Assist in processing of tax return packages, in collaboration with tax professionals and accountants
- Researching and applicating US GAAP standards for financial statement reporting/disclosures
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA or CPA track a plus
- 3 years of experience in a public accounting or client-service environment
- Strong working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, CCH, Excel) and GAAP
- Self-starter mentality; ability to manage daily activity
- Strategic mindset with great attention to detail
- Confidence working with clients and team members alike
- A drive to grow, lead, and make an impact
Why Sharp?
- Competitive comp annual bonus
- Full benefits, 401(k), flexible PTO
- Summer Fridays!
- Various perks such as sport tickets, raffles, etc.
- Team-first, people-centric culture
- Exposure to high-growth companies and complex projects
- Career pathing that’s built around your strengths and goals
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Summer Fridays