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Senior Associate - Client Accounting Services
Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP
Newport Beach, CA, United States
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Overview
Summary:
Works with the Manager or Sr. Manager to assist with the day-to-day accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, and Payroll) for clients.
Core Responsibilities:
• Performs the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly accounting activities for the assigned client(s)
• Identify and help solve engagement (client) technical issues, anomalies, non-routine items
• Supervise the engagement (job) and ensures QC (technical) standards
• Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
• Develops team (prepares staff to the next level)
Essential Functions:
• Provides accounting software implementation or upgrades, to clients and firm staff.
• Understands individual client needs and tailors accounting set-up appropriately.
• Provides direct reconciliation of monthly statements, monthly closing, preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts for clients.
• Prepares financial reports, and analyses of accounts.
• Prepares for and coordinates accounting during a client audit process.
• Books journal entries
• Assist tax department with tax return preparation
• Assists with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Directs and/or prepares sales tax and annual local business tax.
• Directs and/or prepare 1099’s, W2’s, and Payroll Tax Reports.
• Maintains professional proficiency over accounting practices and various accounting software.
• Provides technical accounting training as needed to the clients through web meetings or in person.
• Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex assignment issues.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships that drives client satisfaction
• Exhibit strong communications skills (verbal; written; presentation) with lower level associates, management/partners, and clients.
• Mentor and develop lower level associates by providing performance and behavior feedback via verbal discussions and/or evaluations.
Essential Functions:
• Provides accounting software implementation or upgrades, to clients and firm staff.
• Understands individual client needs and tailors accounting set-up appropriately.
• Provides direct reconciliation of monthly statements, monthly closing, preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts for clients.
• Prepares financial reports, and analyses of accounts.
• Prepares for and coordinates accounting during a client audit process.
• Books journal entries
• Assist tax department with tax return preparation
• Assists with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Directs and/or prepares sales tax and annual local business tax.
• Directs and/or prepare 1099’s, W2’s, and Payroll Tax Reports.
• Maintains professional proficiency over accounting practices and various accounting software.
• Provides technical accounting training as needed to the clients through web meetings or in person.
• Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex assignment issues.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships that drives client satisfaction
• Exhibit strong communications skills (verbal; written; presentation) with lower level associates, management/partners, and clients.
• Mentor and develop lower level associates by providing performance and behavior feedback via verbal discussions and/or evaluations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experienced with Microsoft Office suite, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Enterprise, ADP, NetSuite, Sage Intacct strongly preferred
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to operate calculator, computer, and other general office equipment.
• Feels comfortable working with a variety of computer software both desktop and cloud based
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions, Payroll returns, Business tax license, Secretary of State filing and State Board of Equalization
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Working Conditions:
• Heavy overtime during February, March, April, and Decembe
• Works in the office 90% of the time.
• Minimal Hazard
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience including GL, AP, AR, reconciliations
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to excellent client service, flexibility, and the ability to manage constantly shifting priorities
Success Factors:
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionali
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in Englis
• Must be able to keep client matters strictly confidential.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skill