The Role
Lead review and oversight of weekly/monthly accounting work, train and support associate accountants, perform client onboarding and complex clean-up tasks, prepare management reports, assist with process improvements, and act as team leader in manager absence.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Outsourcing team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Reviews the correctness and completeness of the weekly work, which includes bills processing and bank transaction coding, and monthly work prepared by the Associate Accountant.
- Ensures all weekly and monthly responsibilities of the Associate accountant are being done diligently.
- Performs initial and/or final review of monthly and/or quarterly management reports.
- Provide Accounting and Technical support to Accounting Associate(s); train or guide the Accounting Associate(s) where needed.
- Handles new and complicated tasks, client onboarding, clean up and catch-up work, seasonal tasks (such as 1099 and audit support), and creation or maintenance of accounting work papers.
- Preparation of process documents and works together with the Manager on process improvements.
- Attend to Manager/Project Manager/Client’s questions, concerns, or issues.
- Work with the Manager on people management – team’s capacity, performance evaluation, staff concerns, interviews for new hire, employee onboarding, etc.
- In the absence of the Associate, Senior Accounting Associate assumes the responsibility of the Associate.
- In the absence of the Manager, can perform as the leader of the team.
Qualifications Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in accounting is required.
- CPA License: Holding a CPA license is advantageous.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years (preferably in the BPO industry)
- Software Proficiency: Required experience with XERO, QBO, NetSuite, and BILL.
- Client Experience: Preference for candidates with experience managing E-commerce clients.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to thrive in a hybrid team setting, adept at using platforms such as Teams and email to collaborate with colleagues. The role involves extensive communication, as it involves direct engagement with clients.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in leading projects or teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address technical and interpersonal challenges effectively.
- Client Management: Proven ability to manage multiple clients successfully.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Wellness program
- HMO coverage
- Rewards and Recognition program
- Free shuttle service (provided by CDC | for onsite employees)
- Free lunch meal (For onsite employees)
- On-demand learning classes
- Discretionary time off and Holidays
- Performance-based salary increase
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on client or individual performance
- Hybrid set up to selected roles/location, terms and conditions may apply
- CPA & Certification Assistance and Bonus Program
What's in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 3 years accounting experience (preferably in BPO)
- Experience with XERO, QBO, NetSuite, and BILL
- Exceptional communication skills; experience collaborating in hybrid teams using Teams and email
- Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring staff and leading projects/teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple clients and handle client-facing communication
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Experience managing E-commerce clients
- CPA license
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aprio and has not been reviewed or approved by Aprio.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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The Company
What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
