Accounting Services Associate

Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence  – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

• Perform a variety of accounting services utilizing clients' records.

• Reconciles bank accounts and traces discrepancies.

• Perform customer invoicing and perform cash applications.

• Enter and process vendor bills received for payment along with vendor management, including W-9 administration and identifying 1099 vendors.

• Downloading and coding of credit card transactions.

• Reconcile subsidiary accounts to the general ledger.

• Record transactions accurately and timely to subsidiary journals and post to general ledger.

• Prepare and process payroll and payroll tax returns, including new hire set-up and related communication and recording payroll in the accounting system.

• Update schedules for property and equipment and calculate depreciation and amortization.

• Identify and escalate any tasks or client requests encountered that are not identified on the client work instructions to the Director or Manager working on the account.

• Completion of assigned jobs within the targeted budget.

• On time delivery with regards to internal and external deadlines.

• Run custom financial reports on a regular basis at request of internal or external customers.

• Become familiar with the firm's and the Outsourced Finance and Accounting Services (OFAS) practice’s policies and procedures. 

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt easily to unexpected situations as they arise.

• Adapts easily to learning new software applications and demonstrates proficiency with core applications.

• Prefer at least two years of accounting services experience related to financial statement reconciliations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end financial statements/general ledger through trial balance.

• Knowledge and experience with various software packages possessing the ability to easily learn new software applications. Position will work primarily with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Bill.com, a variety of payroll providers, and Microsoft Office applications including Teams.

• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask with ease and professionalism across a variety of industries in a fast-paced environment.

• Client-centric approach to all matters.

• Team player approach to allow for cross functional assignments.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills via telephone, video, and email.

• Works with confidential client matters, requires ability to maintain confidentiality.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category. 

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.