Anderson ZurMuehlen

Are you an accountant who enjoys detailed project work, to the point that it makes you giddy when everything ties out? Do coworkers know you as someone who takes pride in your accuracy when reconciling accounts, to the point you enjoy teaching your methods to others?

If you are a process-minded communicator who is most fulfilled when collaborating with other professionals, we invite you to consider joining the Pinion Accounting Services team at Pinion as an Assistant Controller. Our group is at the forefront of innovation within the accounting profession. We are utilizing technology to synthesize data more quickly, changing the landscape and increasing our need for leaders who consistently bring their critical thinking skills into play.

What our team does:

Pinion Accounting Services (PAS) is where public and private accounting meet. PAS serves a wide range of clients and offers a vast array of services from after-the-fact bookkeeping to full back office monthly close procedures. As a member of the team, you will get the client variety that being a public accountant offers with the general ledger-focused nature of private accounting. The PAS team works hand in hand with the Tax and A&A teams as we act as the client’s accounting staff and finalize financial statements for others in the firm to prepare their final deliverables.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for performing a detailed review of the financials and supporting work papers
• Works timely to meet project deadlines established with the controller
• Works with client to acquire the necessary information to produce the financials
• Works with the Controller to discuss additional reporting requirements within the scope of the service agreement
• Assists with training and developing bookkeepers
• Supervises a team of 2 bookkeepers
• Documents and develops client-specific processes and trains staff
• Actively participates in client onboarding
• Creates and develops reporting templates based on reports agreed upon in the service agreement. Works with the Controller to identify reporting needs.
• Solves problems with peers, escalating up only to the level necessary
• Understands, oversees, and reviews the information gathering of the 1099 reporting process
• Supports both internal and external client’s software needs
• Demonstrates initiative to project lead and oversee team
• Communicates regularly with the controller

What you’ll need for this position:

• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting, or relevant equivalent in private industry (CPA not required)
• Experience with financial reporting
• Demonstrated success in preparing and presenting accounting client deliverables
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate financial information
• Experience leading and mentoring other team members
• Willingness to travel occasionally overnight

Bonus Assets:

• Experience in the food and ag industry 
• Experience in accrual basis financial reporting
• Business development exposure
• Project management software experience
• Technical training abilities

What’s in it for you:

• A people-centered culture, with fun included among our core firm values
• A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm
• A fast track to leadership and influence for those who pursue it
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k/profit sharing, holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave.

In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for a range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable year estimate of the current range is $55,000 to $80,000.

Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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