Accountant/Bookkeeper - Business Process Outsourcing Associate
Description
Are you looking for a role that combines hands-on accounting with direct exposure to international clients and business operations? Join our Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team as an Accountant/Bookkeeper in our Manhattan, NY office. We support foreign-owned U.S. subsidiaries—primarily from German-speaking countries— with their accounting, payroll, and administrative needs in the United States. Our BPO team operates at the intersection of accounting, consulting, and client service, giving you the opportunity to work closely with both U.S. management teams and global parent companies. In this role, you will go beyond routine bookkeeping. You will be part of a collaborative team that manages end-to-end finance functions, interacts directly with clients, and contributes to delivering high-quality, timely financial information that supports business decisions.
What you will do
- Own key components of the accounting cycle for client engagements, including cash, A/R, A/P, and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Prepare financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual) and reporting packages
- Manage indirect tax compliance processes, including the preparation of sales and use tax filings, and assist clients in navigating multi-state requirements
- Cook payroll processes using third-party platforms (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Gusto), ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Assure timely completion and communication of project status internally
- Identify accounting and operational issues, perform research, and develop recommendations, escalating complex matters and collaborating with Managers/Partners as needed
- Consult with clients and its foreign parent company on their accounting, payroll and business administration needs in the United States
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, communicating proactively on deliverables, timelines, and emerging issues
- Perform other related duties as required
Who we serve
Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries. Clients in various industries primarily including manufacturing, distribution & technology
Benefits
- 401K plan (with up to 5% salary paid employer contributions)
- Medical coverage
- Paid Dental coverage
- Employee and Dependent life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Day of Service annually
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
- Paid holidays
- Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
- Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement & training
- Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
- Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam
PAY RANGE IN MANHATTAN METROPOLITAN AREA
Base Pay Range: $70,000 – $85,000/yr Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.