Job Description

Job Description

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time, in-office Client Accounting Services (CAS) Associate. This is not a remote or virtual position. As a CAS Associate, you will work directly with clients to manage bookkeeping, maintain general ledgers, handle payroll and sales/use taxes, and prepare financial reports. You will be an essential part of our team, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional service and insights to our clients.

Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least three years of experience in public accounting, working on multiple client engagements simultaneously. Specific experience with accounting for not-for-profit entities is desirable.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience is preferred (working with multiple clients at once)
• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting is preferred (fund accounting, classes)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred (Associate degree or equivalent experience considered)
• Strong understanding of financial statements, journal entries, bookkeeping, and accounting
• Minimum of three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Minimum of two years of experience with QuickBooks accounting software
• Experience with payroll taxes
• Experience with sales & use taxes
• Strong communication and people skills
• Analytical problem-solving abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft software including Word and Excel

Sample of regular duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Collect and organize client accounting documentation (invoices, purchase orders, checks, etc)
• Record accounting information in accounting software (generally QuickBooks desktop or online)
• Prepare schedules for accruals, deferrals, prepaid assets, unearned revenue, fixed assets, and similar
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements as needed
• Prepare and file sales tax and process payroll tax returns
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies
• Assist clients with tax notices and workers’ compensation audits
• Work closely with tax and audit staff
• Prepare Forms 1099, W-2 and other year-end payroll forms

MPC offers a great professional culture where you can grow and learn. We prioritize work-life balance, offer competitive benefits, and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development. We’re proud of our supportive team environment.

If you’re ready to join a dynamic team and grow your career in a collaborative environment, please submit your resume and a cover letter with your salary requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!

Company Description

MPC Certified Public Accountants is a full-service CPA firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. For over thirty-five years, we have provided exceptional accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services to a diverse range of businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Our passion for client service is at the heart of everything we do.

Company Description

MPC Certified Public Accountants is a full-service CPA firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. For over thirty-five years, we have provided exceptional accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services to a diverse range of businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Our passion for client service is at the heart of everything we do.