Job Description

Alexander Edwards & Company, CPAs, P.C. is the oldest locally owned accounting, business advisory and financial services firm in Northern New York. Our team strives to enhance companies’ and individual clients’ financial health by adding value through long-term client relationships and individualized service.

We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Accounting Associate to join our firm in Plattsburgh, NY. Our staff enjoy a challenging work environment that provides employees with opportunities for professional development and offers the opportunity to work on complex client engagements.

We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes employer paid health, SIMPLE IRA matching and life insurance paid for by the firm; and other fun social activities.

Services:

• Accounting & Auditing - Investment Advisory

• Business Consulting - Tax Planning & Preparation

• Business Valuation - Retirement Planning

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance.
• Continue ongoing education by participating in webinars, workshops, and networking events.
• Assists in the preparation of audit work papers.
• Completes analytical review procedures including documentation of expectation, results and conclusions for review.
• Communicates with senior staff regarding assignment status.
• Drafts financial statements and notes for a simple compilation or review.
• Performs assigned audit procedures for specific accounts and transactions under the supervision of more experienced staff.
• Learns and understands the rules, requirements, and code of conduct of the AICPA, and the authoritative literature established by the FASB and GASB.
• Obtains a working knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques and the various research sources.
• Provides assistance to senior accounting staff.
• Performs other tax/accounting services and duties as assigned.

DAILY AND MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMS MID-LEVEL GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS, VERIFY ACCURACY OF DATA, AND REPORT, IDENTIFY, AND CORRECT ERRORS MADE BY BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PERSONNEL.

• Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.
• Assists in providing schedules and commentary with respects to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital, cash-flow reports, as well as applicable commentary.
• Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Accounting or Finance
• Internship or accounting experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and organize efficiently
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred