Sr. Accounting Associate (Remote, USA-Based)

Overview

This role supports U.S. accounting and tax work for clients across multiple industries. The position offers hands-on experience with U.S. GAAP, tax codes, and business operations while contributing to end-to-end accounting processes, reporting, and tax preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding process for new clients, including designing accounting system setup and ensuring a smooth transition.
• Own day-to-day bookkeeping operations, including accounts payable and receivable, monthly closings, and preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Review and guide junior staff work as needed.
• Use company software to complete accounting, reporting, and tax-related tasks with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and review payroll, sales tax returns, depreciation schedules, and other accounting documents in line with professional standards.
• Lead audit preparation and manage the reconciliation process end-to-end to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze financial data to forecast revenue, evaluate profit margins, and surface insights for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and file U.S. corporate and individual income tax returns (including 1099s and year-end filings).
• Research complex tax and accounting issues and provide practical, well-reasoned solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve clients’ accounting, tax, and financial processes.
• Participate in company-wide improvement initiatives.
• Lead special projects and financial report preparation as needed, and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• 4–5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax.
• Prior experience in an outsourced/multi-client accounting environment required.
• Turkish CPA (SMMM) License strongly preferred.
• U.S. GAAP experience is a big plus; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Prior experience reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff preferred.

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong experience with Accounting Software Systems.
• Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English (all interviews conducted in English).

Mindset & Collaboration

• Strong dedication to a long-term career in accounting and tax, with motivation to grow into a leadership role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and sound independent judgment.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Strong cross-group collaboration skills, including the ability to guide and support less experienced colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Turkish CPA (SMMM) License
• U.S. GAAP experience
• Experience reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive USD base salary
• Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Excellent onboarding and ongoing training
• Continued professional development and exposure to a wide range of financial processes

Location

• Home office
• Work hours will be based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time)
• Travel might be required.

Application Requirement

Applicants are requested to submit an English resume/CV with their application. Applicants who do not provide an English resume/CV may not be considered.