Sr. Accounting Associate (Remote, USA-Based)

We Offer

- Competitive USD base salary

- Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey

- A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment

- Gain experience with US Accounting and Tax - all backgrounds welcome!

- Opportunities to work with clients in a variety of industries

- Excellent onboarding and ongoing training

- Continued professional development and exposure to a wide range of financial processes

Responsibilities

- Lead the onboarding process for new clients, designing accounting system setup and ensuring a smooth transition.

- Own day-to-day bookkeeping operations, including accounts payable and receivable, monthly closings, and preparation of financial reports and analysis; review and guide junior staff's work as needed.

- Use company software to complete accounting, reporting, and tax-related tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

- Prepare and review payroll, sales tax returns, depreciation schedules, and other accounting documents in line with professional standards.

- Lead audit preparation and manage the reconciliation process end-to-end to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

- Analyze financial data to forecast revenue, evaluate profit margins, and surface insights for clients and internal stakeholders.

- Prepare and file U.S. corporate and individual income tax returns (including 1099s and year-end filings).

- Research complex tax and accounting issues and provide practical, well-reasoned solutions.

- Identify opportunities to improve clients' accounting, tax, and financial processes.

- Participate in company-wide improvement initiatives.

- Lead special projects and financial report preparation as needed, and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.

- 4-5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax.

- Prior experience in an outsourced/multi-client accounting environment required.

- Turkish CPA (SMMM) License strongly preferred.

- USGAAP experience is a big plus; comprehensive training will be provided.

- Prior experience reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff preferred.

Technical Skills

- Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

- Strong experience with Accounting Software Systems.

- Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English — all interviews will be conducted in English!

Mindset & Collaboration

- Highly dedicated and committed to a long-term career in accounting and tax, with strong motivation to grow into a leadership role.

- Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and sound independent judgment.

- Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

- Excellent cross-group collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and support less experienced colleagues.

- Location: Home office

- Work hours will be based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time)

- Travel might be required.