Accounting Associate
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An accounting associate applies accounting knowledge and collaborates with colleagues to record client data, diagnose business opportunities, and support sales and marketing initiatives.
About this role
Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm.
A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues–whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth accounting issues, and continually enhancing your skills. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday!
Your growth here is limitless.
Who You Are:
You are an accountant who enjoys helping clients and collaborating with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and solve a client’s problem. You are looking to advance your career and help grow your firm.
Responsibilities:
- Apply accounting knowledge to record client data with neat and accurate work as part of a team with coaching and supervision
- Develop an understanding of client businesses and use this knowledge to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions
- Effectively plan and organize own work with direction to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed-upon timeframes
- Communicate directly with clients, responding to them in a timely and professional manner at the direction of the managers and principals.
- Participate in initiatives to recruit talented people by providing time to speak with potential candidates at career forums
- Undertake research to support sales and marketing initiatives
Required Skills:
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office
- Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
- Produce high-quality work under deadlines
- Particular attention to detail
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of related experience
- CPA candidates preferred
DHJJ Perks:
- Hybrid work environment
- CPA exam incentives
- Dress for your day
- Flexible schedules
- Referral bonuses for new hires and new clients
Benefits:
- Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental), VSP (Vision), HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA
- Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Paid parental leave
- Group life insurance through AICPA
- 12 1/2 paid holidays per year
- PTO policy starting at 15 days per year
- 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution
- Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education
- Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm
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