Accounting Associate

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Position Type: Full-time / Hybrid Position – 2 days remote; 3 days in office

Mann Management Associates and our business services are designed to simplify financial management and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. We offer a full range of solutions, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll processing, tax planning and filing, and business advisory services. Whether a small business, a growing enterprise, or an individual, we tailor our services to meet our clients’ specific needs. With accuracy, efficiency, and a commitment to confidentiality, we help our clients stay organized, make informed recommendations, and help them focus on what they do best.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be an integral part of our daily financial operations, working closely with our CPAs to support day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and the preparation of financial statements. This is a hands-on position perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting & Bookkeeping: Manage and process accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) for multiple clients.
• Reconciliations: Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and loan accounts to ensure complete accuracy.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in drafting month-end and year-end financial statements, including balance sheets and profit & loss reports.
• Tax Preparation Support: Gather and organize client documents, input data into tax software, and assist with finalizing individual and business tax returns.
• Payroll Processing: Assist with processing and reviewing bi-weekly/monthly client payrolls and associated tax filings.
• Client Personnel Support: Assist in onboarding and data entry for clients’ new hire process, while ensuring state and federal compliance.
• Client Communication: Serve as a friendly, reliable point of contact for clients, answering their financial questions and following up on outstanding information.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field is preferred. Candidates with relevant Associate degrees and/or equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 1–3 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably within a CPA or public accounting firm.
• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online and Desktop) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high degree of integrity regarding confidential client information, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: $45,000-$50,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits: Paid Time Off, Health/Dental Insurance, 401(k) matching
• Growth Potential: Opportunities for continuous on-the-job training, mentorship by CPAs, and internal advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: A supportive, family-friendly workplace culture that respects your time outside the office.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your accounting experience to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line: "Accounting Associate Application - [Your Name]".

Learn More

• Visit our website here to learn more about our company! https://www.mannmanagementassociates.com/