Job Details
Experienced Associate, -12159
Job Summary:
The Experienced Associate, Public Housing Authority partners with Senior Consultants and Managers on client projects and engagements to assist in delivering accounting, audit, and management consulting services to clients.
Job Duties:
Performs basic bookkeeping for clients including entering trial balances, making entry adjustments as needed, verifying trial balance amounts, and setting up electronic files to support client
Applies knowledge and application of Finance standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
Provides strong written work products including workpapers that meets the client's requirements and Finance quality standards
Answers basic client questions or consults with seniors to provide responses
Applies principles and knowledge of professional standards and the ability to document and communicate and understanding and application or professional standards on an engagement
May make basic constructive suggestions to improve the client's programs and policies
Researches basic and intermediate accounting topics and public housing topics; forms an initial opinion on the treatment independently
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, required
Experience:
Two (2) or more years of experience in public or private accounting firm, required
Basic bookkeeping and experience making entries, work in audit, preferred
License/Certifications:
Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required
Software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
Experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Takes appropriate actions without being asked
Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $70,000 - $85,000
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $85,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $85,000
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Job #648552