Accounting Associate

About us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

Job Title: Accounting Associate

Department: Tax & Accounting

Location: Remote

Successful candidates should have the following:

• 1-3 years of accounting, accounts payable, and/or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of balance sheets and profit & loss statements and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members as needed.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, Xero, and Gusto is a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/ OCBOA) and annual tax compliance is a plus.
• The ability to train and manage staff is a plus.
• Public Accounting experience is a plus.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (majors in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline).

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Preparing financial work papers and reports.
• Assisting with monitoring, maintaining, and reconciling financial accounts and Accounts Payable.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts as required.
• Prepare annual compliance reports: 1099s, City Tax, etc.
• Preparing financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Trial Balance, and other Ad-hoc reports.
• Coordinate financial statement preparation and supporting documents for annual tax preparation and quarterly extension payments.
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance via communication with all levels of management, clients, and other 3rd parties
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting research, accounting duties, and supporting staff as required.

Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit sharing plan, parental leave, generous PTO, holiday, and 401(k) match. We also offer many fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.