Senior Accounting Associate Position at Small Future Focused CPA Firm
This position will be managing several client accounts from top to bottom which will involve frequent client interaction and quarterbacking the client relationship from bookkeeping to high-stakes presentations.
Date Posted
September 27, 2023
Type
Full Time
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Senior Accounting Associate
About Kinline Kinline is a forward-thinking, innovative CPA firm offering accounting and advisory support to small and middle market companies. While based in Scottsdale, Arizona we service clients located across the United States. We pride ourselves on client service and leverage technology to efficiently help our clients meet their goals. Kinline was founded in 2021 and continues to experience strong growth year over year. We have a small, start-up culture and are eager to add to our team.
About the Senior Accounting Associate Position We are seeking to hire a senior accounting associate. The successful candidate is hard-working, ready to roll up their sleeves, and eager to contribute across all areas of the business. We are looking for someone able to execute wide-ranging tasks and projects. This position will be managing several client accounts from top to bottom which will involve frequent client interaction and quarterbacking the client relationship from bookkeeping to high-stakes presentations.
Duties Will Include, But Are not Limited To
- Coding and reconciling client transactions within Quickbooks Online
- Accounts Payable management (largely through Bill.com) for clients
- Payroll management and maintenance with client payroll providers (primarily Gusto)
- Client expense management and categorization
- Preparing reporting packages for clients and collaborating with management on trend and budget analysis
- Coordinating month-end close timelines and implementing month-end close processes
- Reconciling account activity and maintaining month-end workpapers to track account balances, underlying items within the account, journal entries, etc.
- Chart of account maintenance and design for new and existing firm clients
- Annual 1099 reporting and periodic vendor maintenance
- Answering client inquiries and working with management to triage and problem-solve accounting issues or questions
- Assist with client advisory projects such as accounting standard implementation, accounting clean-up projects, etc.
Required experience and skills-
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting or similar field
- CPA or CPA candidate is a strong plus
- 3+ years of experience in accounting
- Client service experience and strong communication skills
- Deep knowledge of accounting, financial statements, internal controls and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, etc.)
- Highly motivated and ability to work autonomously
- Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn new systems
- Experience with Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, and Gusto are a plus
We offer:
- Base $85,000 salary plus annual performance bonus
- Hybrid work model – opportunity for on-premise and remote working arrangements
- Health Insurance Allowance
- Paid time off
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a variety of innovative clients in emerging industries
Please submit resumes and applications to al@kinlinecpas.com