Accounting

Accounting Associate

New York, NYOnsiteFull Time$80,000–$90,000 /yrPosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

accounting
tax
financial statements
analyze key performance metrics
communicate financial results
transactional accounting
GAAP-based financial reports
self-manage
prioritize assignments
client interface

Nice to have

Quickbooks
Intacct
Prosystem FX
CCH Axcess
CPA designation

Role summary

Prosperity Partners, a Chicago-based professional services firm, seeks an energetic Accounting Associate to support its growing business. The role involves working with diverse clients, participating in accounting and tax projects, preparing financial statements, analyzing metrics, and communicating financial results. Candidates should possess strong accounting and taxation skills, leadership potential, excellent communication and client service abilities, and a strong work ethic. Proficiency in accounting/tax software and CPA qualification are preferred. The position requires being in the office two days per week and offers significant growth opportunities.

Accounting Associate

Prosperity Partners ("Prosperity") is a Chicago-headquartered professional services firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, transaction advisory and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. With offices throughout the United States and private equity backing, Prosperity is seeking an energetic accountant to support our fast-growing business. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, superb accounting skills, budding leadership qualities and excellent communication and client service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with a wide variety of company clients, from early-stage, fast-growth companies to high net worth families;

Participate in accounting and tax projects;

Prepare and understand financial statements, analyze key performance metrics and effectively communicate financial results;

Multi-task, respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry.

Candidates that demonstrate hard work, enthusiasm and ethical behavior will have excellent opportunities for annual advancement. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a high-level professional services firm with significant growth potential. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office two days per week.

Qualifications:

Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university;

CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification;

Prior accounting experience via full-time employment;

A strong interest in accounting and taxation is important;

Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports;

Proficient in accounting/tax software programs such as Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, and/or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred;

Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage & prioritize assignments and client interface;

A strong work ethic combined with a positive, collaborative attitude;

Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments;

Effective verbal and written communication skills;

Availability to work in the office at least 2 days per week.

Prosperity Partners is a people-focused professional services business with a strong culture, talented professionals, and exceptional clients. We offer a dynamic environment, significant growth opportunities, equity participation, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Annual Salary Range$80,000—$90,000 USD

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