Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Associate - Tucson

Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Associate

Our SOAR department is growing! We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Associate to work in our Strategic Operations and Advisory Resources team in our Tucson office.

Job Description

The Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Associate is responsible for meeting client needs and deadlines. This position works under the management of the SOAR department.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Enters and maintains client accounting records in QuickBooks or other accounting software


• Reviews general ledgers for potential mis-postings or odd balances and works with assigned reviewer to prepare appropriate adjusting journal entries


• Researches and corrects account discrepancies


• Prepares sales and payroll tax returns


• Prepares 1099s and W-2s


• Prepares basic financial statements based on prior statements to include income tax basis and preparation reports


• Works with the responsible client biller for final client decision and handling of accounting issues


• Effectively prioritizes backlog and client projects to meet deadlines


• Contributes to firm's mission of providing excellent client service and acts as a technical resource for others in the firm


• Researches and concludes on simple client accounting issues


• Performs other accounting services and duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong organizational and analytical skills


• Basic knowledge of general accounting practices to solve issues that may arise over the course of an engagement


• Basic knowledge of Quickbooks to include activities involving cash receipts and disbursements


• Knowledge in Construction or Cannabis preferred

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED required


• Associates degree or higher in Accounting or related field preferred


• 1 to 2 years of related accounting experience

Physical Requirement and Work Environment

• No physical exertion required


• Required to sit for long periods of time


• Usual office working conditions


• 25 - 75% travel for field work

Schedule

Standard Work Hours- Typical Monday - Friday business week, evenings and weekends as needed, primarily during busy periods