Associate (CPA/SMMM)

Overview

The organization is seeking motivated accounting and tax professionals who want to expand their expertise in U.S. accounting and tax practices while working with a diverse client base across multiple industries. This role involves hands-on work across U.S. GAAP, tax codes, and business operations, with strong opportunities for training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and clear setup of accounting systems.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, monthly closings, and preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Use company software to complete accounting, reporting, and tax-related tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare payroll, sales tax returns, depreciation schedules, and other accounting documents in line with professional standards.
• Assist with audits and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze financial data to forecast revenue and evaluate profit margins.
• Prepare and file U.S. corporate and individual income tax returns (including 1099s and year-end filings).
• Research complex tax and accounting issues to provide practical solutions.
• Contribute to special projects and financial report preparation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as accounting, finance, economics, business, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax.
• Turkish CPA (SMMM) License (will be considered as a big plus).
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English (all interviews will be conducted in English).
• Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data.
• Highly dedicated and committed to pursuing a career focusing on accounting and tax.
• Quantitative and analytical mindset.
• Excellent cross-group collaboration skills.
• Highly organized with multi-tasking skills and ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outsource accounting service experience (big plus).
• U.S. GAAP experience (big plus).
• Experience with accounting software systems (big plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive USD base salary.

Location & Work Schedule

• Home office.
• Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey.
• Work hours will be based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time).
• Travelling might be required.

Application Requirement

As part of the application process, applicants are requested to add their English resume/CV. Applicants who do not provide an English resume/CV may not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.