Accounting Associate (Turkish Speaking)

Responsibilities

• Customer acquisition and retention
• Organize and update financial records as needed (digital and physical)
• Analyze transactions and prepare reports
• Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures, and investments
• Forecast revenue and analyze profit margins
• Oversee ledger reconciliation and manage accounts payable/receivable
• Participate in budgeting processes
• Brief client senior executives regularly on the company's financial status
• Monitor bookkeeping activities regularly
• Keep company financial information confidential
• Establish accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure projects stay on budget
• Publish audited financial statements
• Work with executives and CEOs to establish budgets
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts; reviewing for input accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries, as needed
• General ledger maintenance
• Maintain required business documents
• Oversee/Prepare annual 1099's, annual corporate and individual tax returns
• Assistance with the annual budget and audit process
• Maintain financial document retention files
• Deposit and cash reports
• Perform other related duties as needed within the scope of the position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area, Master's degree a plus
• Candidates with a CPA qualification or on a CPA Track will be prioritized
• Other related certifications will be considered! (EA, Turkish CPA, ACCA, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in bookkeeping and accounting
• Experience in a CPA firm is a big plus!
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience in individual and business taxes is a must
• International tax experience is a big plus
• Proficient in accounting software (2 years minimum experience)
• Fluency in Turkish
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulations
• Management skills or willingness to train to be a manager
• Able to manage financial accounting and reporting projects for for-profit and not-for-profit companies
• Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-player office environment
• Ability to interface well with staff and external contacts of the Authority
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience plus performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K plus company match
• Great international work environment
• Excellent ongoing training
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Growth opportunities