Outsourced Accounting Management Senior Associate

Outsourced Management Accounting Senior Associate

Reports To | Supervisor

OMA Supervisors and above within the OMA Team

Summary of Job Function

At LGA, our primary focus is on our people. As a Senior Associate in LGA's OMA service line, you will be responsible for providing bookkeeping, accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, both for-profit and not-for-profit, across various industries - from startups to mature companies. This position combines performing accounting tasks and leveraging technology with developing strong client relationships.

Essential Job Duties

• Records daily accounting activity, utilizing technology
• Prepares bank and credit card reconciliations using QBO features
• Reviews general ledger accounts and performs reconciliations of key accounts
• Prepares workpapers to support account balances
• Prepares monthly and annual closings, including the recording of adjusting journal entries, as needed
• Prepares payroll journal entries utilizing a working knowledge of payroll processing
• Prepares and reviews a Balance Sheet, P & L and General Ledger under the accrual basis of accounting in a proficient manner
• Gathers data for the preparation of Form 1099s
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply this knowledge to difficult areas or complex client engagements. Recognizes potential accounting issues and presents possible solutions to the individual responsible for the engagement
• Performs technical reviews of financial reports and workpapers
• Assists with the training and development of associates
• Can effectively perform research with minimal supervision and is able to identify and resolve most issues encountered
• Exhibits an in-depth knowledge of new accounting pronouncements and uses this knowledge to identify client needs
• Displays proficiency in the CCH, Microsoft, QuickBooks, and other OMA applications, and applies this knowledge to create high-quality deliverables; Helps associates to develop new technology skills
• Seeks opportunities to learn new technologies and communicates technology solutions to client issues and / or to improve engagement efficiency
• Reviews associate research, work processes and conclusions to ensure clarity, completeness, and accuracy

Education and Experience :

Required Qualifications :

The compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual pay will depend on various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant certifications.

Work Environment and Special Physical Demands :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

LGA is committed to providing an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please email us at careers@lga.cpa.

Service Line : Internal, OMA Team

Function : Billable

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Any LGA office (Woburn, MA, Salem, NH or Chestnut Hill, MA) or remote

Employment Type : Experienced

Degree Required : Yes

Direct Reports / Supervisory Responsibility : Yes

Travel : Occasionally between LGA offices and client sites