Associate, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

As an Associate in Stout’s Accounting & Reporting Advisory group, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals to deliver a broad range of accounting and finance advisory services, including technical accounting, financial reporting, controllership support, and post-acquisition integration. You’ll support clients across industries from early-stage startups to large public companies by helping prepare financial statements, conduct technical accounting research, support SEC readiness efforts, and assist with day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that offers exposure to high-impact projects and opportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

As a member of the ARA practice, the Associate will:

• Partner with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry agnostic environment
• Prepare and review of account reconciliations and communication with client vendors
• Review of complex contracts and the related technical accounting research
• Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies
• Determine appropriate journal entries and other operational accounting matters
• Preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures
• Research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support
• Serve as post-acquisition integration SME including demonstrating familiarity with standard IMO practices and procedures
• Serve as a technical accounting subject-matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad hoc research and support
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for clients including management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing and posting payroll, preparing and posting journal entries
• Actively involved in business development including client pursuits and proposals
• Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments
• Interact with finance-focused ERPs, e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle

The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is interested in participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP, which may include: purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
• Financial statement preparation
• Experience interpreting complex accounting standards/treatment and documenting into practical terms
• Deep experience with M&A transactions, particularly with post-acquisition integration
• AICPA and PCAOB-level audit readiness preferred
• Experience presenting to the c-suite and executive tier
• Entrepreneurial and client-service focused
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with accounting systems including QuickBooks, Xero, Bill.com, and Expensify
• Relationship-focused (with clients, peers, management, etc.)
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Shows creativity in problem solving
• Accountability and ability to multi-task
• Strong technical and analytical skills

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor of Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years of finance process and / or transformation experience
• Demonstrated expertise in industries such as but not limited to: manufacturing, CPG, healthcare, and financial services
• Combination of audit and advisory experience
• Post-acquisition transaction experience preferred
• CPA preferred

Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.
Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. 

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.