Accounting Associate
CAST Accounting
About the Role
The Accounting Associate is a full-time, remote role responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations for a variety of small business clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain financial records.
- Record journal entries.
- Reconcile accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Work with accounting software to process transactions, monitor cash flows, and generate reports.
- Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and potential issues.
- Collaborate with senior team members to support tax planning and compliance.
- Communicate with clients in a clear, professional manner to address questions, request documentation, and help them understand their financial information.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Accounting Software
Qualifications
- Skills in Financial Statements and Finance to support accurate reporting and analysis.
- Skills in Journal Entries (Accounting) and Financial Statements to ensure proper recording and reconciliation of accounts.
- Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and support sound recommendations.
- Skills in Accounting Software to efficiently manage transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Relevant qualifications include a degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management, with the ability to meet deadlines in a remote environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused mindset and commitment to inclusivity and professionalism.
- Experience supporting small businesses or minority-owned businesses is beneficial.
- Familiarity with tax planning and compliance is beneficial.