Client Accounting Associate

Are you looking to be part of a rapidly growing team that takes a collaborative approach to digitally transform a client's back office to provide a variety of services that add value to their business? Look no further! Our Client Accounting Advisory Service (CAAS) team does just that.
The CAAS team provides clients with accounting, financial statement preparation, technology solution deployment, accounts payable and accounts receivable services, reconciliations, as well as various CFO and controller level advisory services.
Apply today to join the team as a Client Accounting Associate to help service our clients.
Client Accounting Associates are employees who are interested in pursuing a career in professional accounting services.
During this time, Client Accounting Associates need to focus on developing their accounting and technical skills, understanding and executing diligent client service, and getting oriented to the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.
*Tasks* Regular duties include (but are not limited to): * Demonstrates ability to work independently on engagements with the assistance of senior staff: * Performing bookkeeping/accounting services for client including preparation of financial statements and supporting reconciliations, analysis, and work papers * Assist with completing month-end work (reconciliation of bank accounts, post cash receipts and cash disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, calculate and record monthly accruals, record journal entries, assist with financial statements, assist with reviewing G/L detail to be sure sufficient information is provided for preparation of year-end returns) * Assists in preparing payroll, quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, W-2’s, 1099’s * Assists in calculating monthly sales tax liability and preparing and filing returns * Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year (determined by Geography & Discipline leaders) * Ensures quality control procedures are being executed under direction of senior staff * Deliver excellent customer service and develop long-term relationships * Ability to work within budgetary parameters * Perform thorough self-review of all work prior to submission to engagement supervisor * Proactively demonstrates a willingness to learn and attain greater knowledge on a continual basis; looks to build technical skill base * Grasps concepts quickly and demonstrates knowledge of basic technical skills, as well as related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures * Makes well-thought-out decisions and considers all facts; with the best interest of the client in mind * Asks appropriate questions and requests supervision when in need of assistance * Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society *Skills* * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong time management skills * Clear and concise written and oral communication skills * Begins to build knowledge base of the local office service offerings * Solicits internal experts from which to learn and builds relationships * Positively represents and actively promotes the Firm * Participates in recruiting and team-building activities directly related to job responsibilities * Conducts oneself professionally and shows respect to others at all times; maintains poise under pressure, especially during stressful times and during peak periods of client engagement activity * Develops and establishes rapport with fellow employees * Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities * Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive criticism * Respects and embraces diversity; looks to build a One-Firm team spirit amongst peers * Punctually enters time and expenses to support efficient billing processes * Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures *Experience and Education* * 0-5 years experience with bookkeeping/accounting in public accounting, corporate or private business * Thorough understanding of basic accounting principals * Proficient knowledge of accounting software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint * Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.
com, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, NetSuite, are a plus * Bachelor's Degree a plus; Associates or similar experience is accepted Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * West Des Moines, IA 50266: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person