Accounting Associate

Essential Functions

• Revenue Support: Assist the AR Director with client onboarding, invoicing, and collections.
• Full-Cycle AP Support: Work alongside our AP Associate and Accounting Director to learn the nuances of vendor management and expense tracking. Communicate with our project teams and vendors on invoice and expense discrepancies.
• General Ledger Assistance: Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including bank and general ledger reconciliations and related journal entries.
• Financial Reporting: Help prepare internal reports that provide insights into project profitability and internal initiative budget tracking.
• Process Improvement: Identify ways to streamline current accounting workflows.
• Employee Support: Guide employees with invoice and expense submission questions.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial information of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• A "Growth" Mindset: You are motivated to understand the broader business impact behind the numbers. You demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a desire for continued professional growth with an interest to potentially lead a department one day. You are eager to collaborate cross functionally and gain a well-rounded understanding of the business.
• Professional Services Experience: You understand how project-based accounting operates and the connection to company timelines.
• Technical Skills: You are highly proficient with Excel and comfortable learning new accounting software and technologies. Experience with Quickbooks Desktop Enterprise preferred.
• Communication Skills: You can explain financial concepts and discrepancies cross functionally with clarity and professionalism. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication with vendors and team members, in a concise and professional manner.

Why Join Us

• Mentorship & Development: Learn directly from experienced accounting and business leaders with deep expertise in the accounting, finance, and marketing research industries.
• Established Yet Growing: Join a well-established company that continues to evolve and expand, creating exciting opportunities for both the business and our employees.
• Career Growth Opportunities: This role is designed with long-term development in mind, offering the opportunity to grow your skills, expand your responsibilities, and evolve within our accounting team over time.
• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a meaningful stake in our success and shares in the impact of the firm’s growth and performance.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance (employee coverage at 100%), 401(k) (with employer fail-safe contribution), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

EEO Policy

• The Link Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, physical ability, religion, national origin, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, political beliefs, and other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Skills

• Ace’s degree in accounting; bachelor’s degree in accounting strongly preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, specifically with a professional services firm (e.g., consulting, engineering, legal, or marketing)
• Highly proficient in Excel; experience QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise preferred
• Strong working Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong writing, communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, responsible, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Attention to detail, internal motivation, and proactivity are important attributes for success
• A willingness to learn