SR. ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE (REMOTE, USA-BASED)

We Offer • Competitive USD base salary • Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey • A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment • Gain experience with US Accounting and Tax - all backgrounds welcome! • Opportunities to work with clients in a variety of industries • Excellent onboarding and ongoing training • Continued professional development and exposure to a wide range of financial processes Responsibilities • Lead the onboarding process for new clients, 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's work as needed. • Use company software to complete accounting, reporting, and tax-related tasks with a high degree of 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. • USGAAP 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 will be conducted in English! Mindset & Collaboration • Highly dedicated and committed to a long-term career in accounting and tax, with strong motivation to grow into a leadership role. • Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and sound independent judgment. • Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments. • Excellent cross-group collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and support less experienced colleagues. • Location: Home office • Work hours will be based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time) • Travel might be required.