Senior Associate, Accounting Advisory

Job Description

Job Description

Sharp Financial is seeking to hire a motivated Senior Accounting Associate to join the growing Accounting Advisory team! If you’re ready to move beyond transactional tasks and into a career that challenges your thinking and grows your skills, this could be the role for you!

At Sharp Financial, we serve entrepreneurs who are building great companies — and we need sharp minds to help them do it. As a Sr. Accounting Associate, you won’t just be part of the team — you’ll help shape it. Our Accounting Advisory professionals work directly with clients to improve financial clarity, solve operational challenges, and support growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support daily financial operations for a portfolio of clients across various industries
• Manage daily activity (payables, receivables, general ledger entries) with a focus on improving financial clarity
• Assist in creating financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements that align with GAAP and client objectives
• Engage directly with clients and internal teams to gather critical financial data, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen financial reporting processes
• Assist in processing of tax return packages, in collaboration with tax professionals and accountants
• Researching and applicating US GAAP standards for financial statement reporting/disclosures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA or CPA track a plus
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting or client-service environment
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, CCH, Excel) and GAAP
• Self-starter mentality; ability to manage daily activity
• Strategic mindset with great attention to detail
• Confidence working with clients and team members alike
• A drive to grow, lead, and make an impact

Why Sharp?

• Competitive comp + annual bonus
• Full benefits, 401(k), flexible PTO
• Summer Fridays!
• Various perks such as sport tickets, raffles, etc.
• Team-first, people-centric culture
• Exposure to high-growth companies and complex projects
• Career pathing that’s built around your strengths and goals

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Summer Fridays