Associate, Financial Reporting and Tax Matters
WFH Flexible Fairfield, CT
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position Overview: 

We are searching for a key player in the Financial Reporting and Tax Matters division of our Financial Accounting department. The person in this role will be responsible for preparing custom financial reports to meet the audit, budgetary, and periodic needs of our clients; reviewing financial transactions to determine whether the underlying information requires tax adjustments. The ideal candidate has a growth mindset and is experienced in financial accounting and financial software products.


Key Responsibilities

· Routinely prepare custom financial statement, budget and ad-hoc reports for our clients 

· Trial Balance and work paper preparation in connection with audit support engagements

· Support the month/ year end close process through the research/ resolution of open issues

· Record book to tax adjustments as they relate certain tax matters across various asset types

· Improve efficiencies across divisions to enhance customer experience.

Requirements
  • 2-3 years accounting experience
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while meeting statutory and internal deadlines
  • Works well in a team environment as well as independently 
  • Confidence to identify problems and recommend solutions in a fast-paced environment 
  • Must be detail oriented, motivated and able to prioritize 
  • Ability to learn quickly and take initiative
  • Mastery of computer and web-based financial software products 
  • Ability to maintain a home office that is conducive to work and free from distractions during business hours.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.