Cheryl Jefferson & Associates is hiring: Accounting Associate in Columbia

About Cheryl Jefferson & Associates:

Join a dynamic, consulting-driven boutique CPA firm that's been 100% remote since 2015. At Cheryl Jefferson & Associates, we differentiate ourselves through exceptional service and a unique culture, emphasizing working smarter not harder.

Role Overview:

The Accounting Associate plays a critical role in advanced bookkeeping, reconciliations, G/L account analysis, and special projects aimed at developing innovative client service strategies. Your work will directly impact client satisfaction and efficiency within the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

ACCCOUNTING

• Prepare detailed workpapers, analysis, memos, and other documenta on to support conclusions
• Ensuring that work is error free and ready for the technical review
• Preparing business tax returns (less than 10 per year)
• Preparing loan amortization schedules, prepaid schedules, and others
• Updating and maintaining depreciation schedules
• Analyzing a complex reconciliation issues
• Preparing adjusting journal entries
• Identify problems and work closely with clients to adjust their trial balance
• Month end closings for our outsourced accounting clients
• Reviewing work of data entry team members or stepping in when necessary
• Researching accounting or tax topics and documenting findings
• Assisting other team members as needed

PAYROLL

• Setting up leave, benefits and deductions with correct taxability
• Onboarding new client employees in the payroll system
• Processing payroll using an online payroll service
• Recording after-the-fact payroll entries, taxes, and benefits
• Reconciling payroll expense, leave, retirement and other payroll related problems
• Troubleshooting tax registration and liability issues

CONSULTING

• Providing accounting and consulting advice to small business clients
• Troubleshoot, train and advise clients using QuickBooks, PROCAS, or other systems
• Researching and responding to client questions regarding Federal Acquisition Regulations.

CLIENT SERVICE

• Developing an understanding and knowledge of the firm's client service approach, professional requirements, and lines of business
• Developing an understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and government contract accounting
• Maintaining accurate records and descriptions of work performed for projects
• Writing blogs and submiting editorials for social media posting

This position is FULL-TIME| W-2 Employee | Monday - Friday |40 hours per week.

Flexible between 7 AM - 6 PM EST.

$57,000 - $62,000 per year

We Offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package with performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) Matching and Profit-Sharing
• Remote Work (Work anywhere from MD, VA, FL, or TX)
• The chance to make a real difference and be appreciated for all that you do!

Critical Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 15 credits in accounting.
• 3+ years of relevant experience performing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll processing.
• Expertise in Business Accounting Systems: Proficiency in systems like PROCAS highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Must be able to leverage Excel for complex analyses and financial modeling.
• Proven Remote Working Skills: Must have demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and maintain productivity in a fully remote setting.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Ensure you meet our Work from Home requirements and apply today through our career portal.