CAAS Staff Accountant

We are currently seeking a talented Staff Accountant to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services department.

Boulay offers accounting and consulting services, integrating business and owner strategies that help clients understand their impact on future success. Our advice comes from a strong focus on serving privately held owner-managed organizations, from start-ups to established small and midsize businesses. Our team specializes in helping to improve day-to-day operations by offering outsourced accounting services, including bookkeeping, controller, and CFO services.

The CAAS Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting our clients with their internal accounting needs by performing and reviewing a variety of diversified accounting tasks. This includes working with multiple clients to help process their accounts payable, accounts receivable, processing or assisting to process payroll under the review of the engagement leader and owner. Tasks may include working primarily independently at times and assisting the client with questions that arise day to day with the accounting department. This position also involves working cross-departmentally with other Boulay departments to effectively accomplish projects and tasks.

Client-Facing and Technical Work:

• Manage the daily transaction accounting activities, including but not limited to:
• Daily Sales, bank, and other account reconciliations
• Inventory management
• Accrual management
• Prepaid management
• Equity accounting management
• Accounts receivables and accounts payable management
• Management of critical client deadlines
• Payroll process and preparation
• Expense reimbursements
• Discuss and explain transactions/processes with clients in a group or one-on-one setting as needed
• Identify and recognize potential risks, concerns, or issues regarding the client file
• Maintain accounting records through data entry and file management
• Prepare complex sales and use tax returns
• Ensure compliance and adherence to relevant reporting requirements
• Maintain a chart of accounts
• Monitor and maintain fixed assets
• Prepare and review 1099 filings
• Prepare or assist to prepare financial statements
• Identify issues and communicate status updates with appropriate team member or Partner as necessary
• Maintain professional and appropriate conduct; represent Firm and self well in all work-related situations
• Follow all regulations and ethical standards set forth by the Firm and other governing bodies
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business practices

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of related experience
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in various accounting and other software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of all areas of the general ledger, along with reconciliations and month-end / year-end close procedures
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to drive client and team meetings
• Ability to creatively solve problems and analyze client data

Preferred: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks (desktop or online) and/or other general ledger software

The annual salary range for this position is: $60,000-77,000. This salary range reflects the anticipated responsibilities and qualifications of a successful candidate for this role. Final compensation may vary depending upon an individual's experience, knowledge, and skills. Individuals may be eligible for additional compensation in the form of incentives, commissions, profit sharing, and more, depending on the role. Boulay offers a wide range of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible schedules, hybrid (or remote, as applicable) work environment, paid time away, and more.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home