Accounting Associate

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members’ employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

Essential Functions & Primary Duties

Assist engagement teams with month-end closing procedures

Assist the client with daily accounting services as needed

Has direct communication with clients to perform work and address clients’ needs and questions

Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations for most asset/liability accounts and select revenue and expense accounts

Reconcile clients’ bank accounts

Prepare required journal entries, including but not limited to payroll, depreciation, and expensing of prepaid items

Assist with financial statement and supplemental report preparation

Process Accounts Payable and check requests on a recurring basis, review general ledger to ensure consistency and accuracy of coding

Process Accounts Receivable invoices and maintain AR system records for clients: general ledger coding review for accuracy and consistency, process cash receipts on a recurring basis

Assist engagement team with external audit and 990/ tax filings at year end by preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary information

Assist engagement team with year-end vendor review for 1099 processing

Perform self-review to ensure accuracy of work

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

CPA eligible

Accounting experience in public accounting or a non-profit organization, preferred

Demonstrated understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Proficient in multiple accounting software programs including but not limited to: QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Solomon, and Great Plains, preferred

Strong problem solving and analytical skills; proactive and takes initiative

Professionalism and relationship building skills

Strong time management skills and the ability to work in a matrixed environment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Taxation or related field

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally

Proficient use of applicable technology

Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

The annual salary target for this job in this market is $75,000-80,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, and skillset of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total compensation. Beyond income, should you become a full-time team member, you have access to comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave and much more.

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