Accounting Associate

Responsibilities: 

• Managing clients’ accounts. 
• Preparing accounts payable and receivable invoices. 
• Preparing financial statements and reports. 
• Performing the basic accounting functions. 
• Assisting with the preparation of tax returns. 
• Offering bookkeeping services to clients. 
• Analyzing the client’s financial records. 
• Correcting any inaccuracies and errors. 
• Performing reconciliations of all the reports 
• Handling the cash on a daily basis. 
• Supervising and tracking incomes and expenses. 
• Validating bank accounts. 
• Maintaining ledger accounts. 
• Answering clients’ queries, if any. 
• Performing data entry and word processing. 
• Working in collaboration with Accountants and Auditors. 
• Maintaining a healthy relationship with the clients. 
• Performing clerical duties as and when required. 
• Assisting in payroll and compliance audits. 
• Suggesting improvements in the budget. 
• Adhering to all the accounting rules and regulations. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• Proven experience working as an Accounting Associate or a similar position in the Accounting Department 
• A professional Certificate in Public Accountant (CPA) will be required. 
• Good understanding of state and federal tax laws and regulations. 
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices. 
• Outstanding cash handling skills. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to solve complex problems. 
• Phenomenal time management skills. 
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Excellent decision-making abilities. 
• A close observation of accuracy. 
• Excellent arithmetic and numerical skills. 
• Ability to handle confidential information. 
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Tools. 
• Outstanding ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.