Accounting Associate

Title: Aprio PH - Accounting Associate (Professional Services CAS)

Location: Clark Phillipines

Hybrid

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 Client Accounting Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team

Position Responsibilities:

• The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping tasks of the clients that have been assigned to the team.
• Update of the bank accounts via online feed.
• Import of the bank/cc transactions via manual feed.
• Coding of bank and cc transactions.
• Reach out to the Senior Accountant for any open items to be sent to the Project Manager.
• The Accountant manages the processing of bills and receipts via the any third-party web-based application of the clients. This could be Bill.com, ReceiptBank, Dext etc.
• Process the bills uploaded in the Inbox on a specific schedule. This will include the general ledger code to be used, class to be assigned, description, service date, and the approvers to be assigned.
• Reach out to the Senior Accountant for the review of the bills processed.
• On a case-to-case basis, the Accountant also is responsible for entering customer deposits, application of payments, and any other AR related tasks to be assigned by the PM to the team.
• Read and interpret payroll reports, record payroll entries in accounting system, posting amounts to salaries/labor, federal and state tax expense and withholding liability accounts
• Monthly or quarterly, the accountant is responsible for reconciling the balance sheet and revenue accounts, updating workpapers, and posting closing entries in the accounting system.
• Monthly or Quarterly Financial Statement preparation with flux analysis/variance analysis. Assist the Senior Accountant in attending to the Manager/Project Manager/Client's requests, questions, concerns, or issues.
• Helps with the preparation of process documents and works together with the Senior Accountant/Manager on process improvements.
• Assumes the responsibility in the absence of the Senior Accountant.
• Helps in the preparation and filing during the 1099 season.
• The ability to self-review work and build excel formulas to assist in the review process.

Qualifications:

• A degree in accounting is required.
• Holding a CPA license is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years in the BPO industry.
• Required experience with XERO, and BILL; QBO is also helpful
• Preference for candidates with experience working with Professional Services clients.
• 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.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address technical and interpersonal challenges effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients successfully.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Amenable to work day shift starting from 6:30 AM-3:30 PM PHT
• Work Setup: Hybrid - Initial 2 months onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule of 2 days onsite and 3 days work-from-home per week.

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.