Top Accounting Associate Jobs

Supports daily accounting operations, including invoicing, journal entries, general ledger entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, month-end close, audit support, and documentation. Uses Excel to validate data, identify discrepancies, and streamline recurring processes. Partners with internal teams to ensure accurate invoice coding and timely payments while assisting with ad hoc finance projects.

Supports cost accounting for the wholesale footwear business by allocating duties, freight, broker, and trucking charges by division and purchase order. Audits and approves freight bills, reviews shipping documentation, maintains broker records, uploads duty allocation data, and assists with month-end and quarter-end closing. The role requires organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, deadline management, and on-site work five days per week.

Reconciles bank deposits, credit card and checking accounts; posts wire payments; sends state-agency payments; manages financial aid accounting and parking databases; supports 1098T reporting and accommodation tax filings. Provides customer service and communicates financial information while maintaining accurate records and handling multiple priorities. Uses accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools to perform daily business-office functions.

The Senior Accounting Associate prepares financial statements, performs tax services, and communicates with clients. Requires 3-5 years of experience, predominantly in public or private accounting aiming at real estate clients.

Support accounting, reporting, and analytics for the Controllers Group: prepare/review journal entries and reconciliations, support SEC/regulatory reporting, perform variance and financial performance analysis, assist audits and risk/compliance, participate in data/technology transformation and process-improvement projects, and provide ad hoc analysis and cross-functional issue resolution.

Support corporate accounting operations including cash management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, month- and year-end close, 1099 reporting, financial statement and ad hoc reporting, and QuickBooks Online transaction tracking.

Serve as primary accounting contact for a client portfolio, review and correct financial statements, mentor and coach staff, manage multiple engagements, implement cloud accounting systems (Xero/QuickBooks Online), improve workflows, and communicate financial insights to help clients make informed business decisions.

Support multi-entity finance operations including month/quarter/year-end close, consolidated financials, intercompany eliminations, account reconciliations, cost/project accounting, budgeting and forecasting. Implement AI and automation (Claude, ChatGPT, Power BI, Tableau), maintain policies and controls, support audits, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Processes payments, deposits, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, and disbursement requests. Reviews transactions and claims for accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance; provides fiscal guidance to stakeholders and maintains records supporting audits. The role requires careful financial transaction processing, accounting support, and reliable office-based work.

Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts and DDAs, identifies discrepancies, fraud, unusual or aged items, and escalates issues. Prepares recurring accounting reports, researches reconciliation variances, supports Finance, Audit, SOX, business partners, and investors, and updates procedures. The role maintains compliance with GAAP, internal controls, regulatory standards, corporate risk policies, and audit requirements while contributing to accurate financial statements.

The Accounting Associate prepares invoices, reports, tax forms, journal entries, and financial reconciliations. They support accounts payable, accounts receivable, spend management, collections monitoring, month-end close, financial controls, internal reporting, and accounting analysis. The role also researches accounting issues and improves processes through automation while working closely with accounting and finance leadership.

Support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement preparation, budgeting and rolling forecasts, KPI and management reporting, cash flow forecasting, payroll accounting support, and FP&A analyses using Excel and Vena across multiple entities to build scalable, audit-ready finance processes.

Own accounting and reporting for a diverse investment portfolio, reconcile custodial and manager reports, record investment income and gains/losses, manage monthly close and general ledger, support cash management, prepare schedules for financial/audit/tax reporting, resolve valuation discrepancies, and lead process improvement projects across stakeholders.

Perform timely, accurate reconciliation and reporting of assigned GL accounts and DDAs, investigate and resolve aged or unusual items, support SOX/Finance/Audit reporting, communicate with business partners, update procedures, participate in projects, mentor junior staff, and maintain compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Process and review vendor invoices, ensure accurate coding and approvals, handle payments (checks and electronic), reconcile vendor statements, resolve payment inquiries, support month-end close and audits, and improve accounts payable processes.

Lead monthly close and outsourced accounting for nonprofit clients, train and oversee staff accountants, prepare GAAP financial statements and reconciliations, manage monthly close entries, allocate grant/program revenues and expenses, and communicate engagement status with managers and clients in a remote team.

Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; prepare balance sheet and P&L reconciliations; record journal entries and invoices; assist financial statement preparation (US GAAP); support treasury, audit requests, and accounting/ERP system implementations.

Perform high-volume cash reconciliations in NetSuite, research and resolve reconciling items (wires, calls, distributions, fees), prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation, and support month-end close, audit, and tax requests as capacity allows.

Support monthly financial processes across multiple entities: enter transactions, manage AR/AP, treasury tasks, reconcile accounts, generate invoices, handle deposits/mail, maintain data integrity, prepare month-end reports, and partner with teams and AI tools to resolve outstanding items.

Manage accounting projects from planning through delivery using Agile; collaborate with cross-functional teams on variance analysis, risk identification, and remediation; present findings to leadership; support audits, compliance, and data/technology transformation initiatives while driving process improvements.

Maintain books and records for hedge/hybrid and private equity funds; review fund documents and ensure correct setup; prepare and review NAVs, fee and carried interest calculations, investor allocations, capital calls and distributions; coordinate investor notices and reporting; manage client deliverables against SLAs and liaise with internal and external stakeholders including audit, tax, compliance and investor relations.

Lead and deliver accounting-focused projects for the Retail Bank Agile Controllers team. Own projects from planning through stabilization, develop/test/implement requirements, drive process improvements, and facilitate Agile delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and product, present findings and risks to leadership, and use Jira and ERP/reconciliation tools to manage priorities and timelines.

Support monthly and quarterly close for private credit funds: review and reconcile books, calculate NAV, fees, capital calls/distributions, prepare GAAP financials, oversee administrators, ensure controls and regulatory compliance, and support ad hoc reporting and process improvements.

Perform premium and general accounting tasks including data entry of cash receipts, disbursements and journal entries, prepare deposits (RDC/lockbox), maintain cash logs and imaging folders, reconcile claims registers, and collaborate with Customer Service and New Business for research and month-end closing.

Performs accounts payable duties: review and verify invoices against purchase orders, maintain check registers and vendor records, process purchase orders and payments, resolve purchasing issues, and assist coworkers and supervisor with accounting tasks and reporting.