Remote - Senior Accounting Associate (Night Shift)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following:

1. Providing moderately complex bookkeeping and accounting support to the Firm's clients 

including, but not limited to, the production of financial reports, preparation of journal entries, 

schedules and reconciliations, billing activities, payable processing, payroll and account 

reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability 

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 

essential functions.

• Performs moderately complex bookkeeping and accounting tasks

• Review of general ledger activity and prepare account reconciliations for various areas which 

may include but not limited to bank accounts, Work-in-Process (WIP), Accounts Receivable (AR), 

Accounts Payable (AP) and Fixed Assets (FA).

• Identifies appropriate accrual levels and processes adjusting entries as needed

• Assist or run and package monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for client

• Prepares monthly account reconciliations.

• Resolve/reconcile discrepancies and coordinate with respective team members as necessary

• Communicates with the client of any issues or concerns encountered.

• Develop an understanding of client industries and identify value-added recommendations

• Collaborate with other team members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and 

develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents

• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment

• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff

• Share knowledge with team members (e.g., share best practices, provides on-the-job training)

• Considered a go-to person based on the application of prior learnings and engagement 

experiences

• As requested by the client, perform other tasks as outlined in the "agreed-upon procedures" 

engagement or other special projects as needed that fall within the scope of capabilities.

• Lead as "in-charge" in smaller, non-complex engagements.

• Perform research on technical accounting issues

• Provide supervision, coaching, mentorship and training to Accounting Associates.

• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent experience

• Certified Public Accountant is a plus

• 4-6 years working experience in different areas of Finance/Accounting

• Willingness to work in a night shift (1:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Tuesday to Saturday)

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to use that knowledge 

to guide in decision making

• Excellent English communication skills – both written and oral

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office - Required

• Must have basic knowledge in accounting software (ERPs)

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to read and follow instructions and directions from supervisors or client.

• Ability to read and follow workflow or process manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor

• A strong personality with good presentation skills

• Proactive with staff and clients and able to work under pressure to meet client expectations and 

deadlines

• Ability to work autonomously and within a Team

• Ability to manage multiple tasks

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Highly detail-oriented and organized in work

• Has good analytical skills

• Can exercise professional judgment when processing one-off, unusual or complex transactions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 

functions of this position.

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions 

under control.

Oral Communication - Actively listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents 

numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' 

views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports 

everyone's efforts to succeed.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; 

Uses equipment and materials properly.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with 

respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; 

Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes 

approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected 

events.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered 

when absent; Available to work after normal business hours when required.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to Firm's management direction; Takes responsibility for 

own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. 

Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.