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