Accounting Associate

Position responsibilities:

• Compilation of monthly financial statements, which include balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and various supplementary schedules as required.
• Reconcile bank statements, prepare adjusting journal entries and post to the general ledger.
• Maintain client's depreciation schedules, recording changes in property and equipment and calculating depreciation and amortization.
• Research general ledger account issues, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, intercompany transfers, miscellaneous, etc.
• Maintain records and general ledger detail using prescribe forms and methods given by the QSR Associate Manager or Manager.
• Consult with the client or the client's bookkeeper regarding matters of general ledger account coding classification.
• Have sufficient knowledge of Mize’s accounting systems and be able to train internal staff regarding processes on uses of electronic media for submitting and delivering monthly information.
• Gathering information for financial and income tax projections including quarterly and year-end tax packets.
• Monitor client adherence to compliance related deadlines such as sales tax, payroll tax, income tax payments, personal property filings, and real estate taxes.
• Keep Manager informed of all important developments in the work assigned. Present any major problems that occur, including all the facts, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Resolve problems with Manager approval.
• Understand the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA.
• Understands, follows, and complies with the Company’s policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Seek additional knowledge pertaining to the job and our McDonald’s clients.
• Display adequate knowledge of firm and QSR internal controls.
• Ability to work the hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Meet all deadlines for monthly compilations, government reporting and tax services.
• Perform all work in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Keep current with changing government regulations and apply those changes accordingly.
• Organize schedule to meet the requirements of the assignments.
• Perform various other tasks as assigned that may not fall within the scope of this job description.

Required Qualifications:

• Individuals at this level normally have a college degree with major in Accounting or other related business field or equivalent accounting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency in use of computer accounting and tax software.
• Creative problem-solving ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas.
• CPA desired but not required.