Aprio PH - Senior Accounting Associate, Professional Services

Position Responsibilities:

• Reviews the correctness and completeness of the weekly work, which includes bills processing and bank transaction coding, and monthly work prepared by the Associate Accountant. 
• Ensures all weekly and monthly responsibilities of the Associate accountant are being done diligently.
• Performs initial and/or final review of monthly and/or quarterly management reports.
• Provide Accounting and Technical support to Accounting Associate(s); train or guide the Accounting Associate(s) where needed.
• Handles new and complicated tasks, client onboarding, clean up and catch-up work, seasonal tasks (such as 1099 and audit support), and creation or maintenance of accounting work papers.
• Preparation of process documents and works together with the Manager on process improvements.  
• Attend to Manager/Project Manager/Client’s questions, concerns, or issues.
• Work with the Manager on people management – team’s capacity, performance evaluation, staff concerns, interviews for new hire, employee onboarding, etc.
• In the absence of the Associate, Senior Accounting Associate assumes the responsibility of the Associate.
• In the absence of the Manager, can perform as the leader of the team.  

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in accounting is required.
• CPA License: Holding a CPA license is advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in the BPO industry.
• Software Proficiency: Required experience with QBO. Xero,Bill.com and Netsuite is a plus.
• Client Experience: Preference for candidates with experience managing Professional Services clients.
• Communication Skills: 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.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in leading projects or teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address technical and interpersonal challenges effectively.
• Client Management: Proven ability to manage multiple clients successfully.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.