Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JFS Consulting is a management consulting firm that provides financial consulting, tax strategy, long-term planning, operational efficiency, financial transformation, and fractional and advisory CFO services. The Senior Accounting Associate performs advanced accounting tasks, prepares accurate and timely financial reporting, supports close and audit activities, and contributes to accounting process improvements without direct supervision or team management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and variance analyses
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Support preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP or relevant standards
- Analyze financial data to identify errors, trends, or areas for improvement
- Collaborate with other departments to gather required information and resolve accounting issues
- Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Stay current on accounting rules, regulations, and best practices
- Special reporting requirements as they arise
- Tax support tasks as needed to help the team
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- • Typically 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience
- • Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
- • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and Microsoft Excel
- • Effective written and verbal communication skills
- • Exemplifies the JFS Core Values
- • Maintain confidentiality of conversations, data records, files, and other vital information
- • Communicates and works well with all departments, while actively listening, acknowledging different perspectives and experiences, and expressing appreciation and recognition when leading a team
- • Solid knowledge of accounting principles
- • Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems
- • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- • Ability to build relationships and interact positively with employees, management staff, and customers, even in stressful situations
- • Ability to identify issues, address them, and provide effective solutions
- • Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- • Ability to adapt to changes and handle them with professionalism
- • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, or other software and accounting programs
- • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- • Ability to work independently and in a team to meet deadlines
- • Strong planning, multitasking, time management, and customer service skills are most critical
- • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping
- • Quick learner and adaptable to new processes and programs
- • Travel may be required for off-location meetings, conferences, or events
- • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk while working on a computer
- • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time
- • Due to the nature of our business, and the urgency of our clients' needs, you may be required to work additional hours, evenings and/or weekends
- • Able to see cascading effects of decisions to spot challenges before they arise
- • CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required
Benefits
- Health insurance through Aetna (premiums partially covered by JFS for employees)
- $0 cost dental and vision (fully covered for employees at base plan)
- 100% employer paid life insurance (at base plan)
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Retirement plan with 3% company match after 1 year
- 3 weeks PTO
- Up to $1,200 in professional development reimbursements per year
- $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes
- Company issued laptop
- Remote work environment with office in Grand Junction, Colorado
- Coaching and management support with regular 1:1 meetings
- Corporate discounts via Vensure
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