What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Accounting Associate - Summer 2025 Start position at Mercadien Consulting LLC?
Description
We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented candidates to join our team as Entry-Level Accounting Associates starting in Summer 2025. This role is perfect for recent graduates or those soon to graduate who are eager to kick-start their career in accounting. As an Accounting Associate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and develop a strong foundation in accounting practices.
Responsibilities
- Manages work flow by meeting budget guidelines
- Understands basic file structure of an engagement
- Gathers appropriate evidence and/or information using; effective client inquiries, test of details, and basic analytical procedures
- Evaluates evidence and/or information gathered appropriately
- Prepares complete and accurate engagement documentation or simple returns
- Participates in debriefing
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CPA license or EA a plus
- Must possess above average computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
- Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format. A strong command of
- the English language and grammar is necessary
Benefits
- Work where you work best hybrid policy
- Flexible scheduling and work location
- Highly competitive salaries and bonus programs
- Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive 401K match
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Casual dress code: dress for your day
- Mentorship and training opportunities
- Internal committees and clubs
- Various social gatherings & events
- Strong focus on the Mercadien community
- Cutting edge technology
Location
3625 Quakerbridge Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Mercadien is a leading and growing regional accounting and advisory firm with partners and staff that believe our best work starts with our people. When you come on board, you become a part of our community and extended family. We’re entrepreneurs at heart; passionate about creating opportunities, innovating inside and outside of our business, achieving work/life integration, helping our employees reach their potential, and having fun!
Our core values: Integrity, excellence, responsibility, creativity, and respect are the foundation of our firm. They inform and guide us in everything we do and fuel our client work and relationships. We are a teamwork-focused firm and support each other professionally and personally. We’re collaborative by nature and enjoy being actively involved in our communities. Driven by integrity and social responsibility, our associates serve more than 100 civic and charitable organizations, as individuals and through the Mercadien Foundation. At Mercadien, the opportunities are endless.
To all recruitment agencies: The Mercadien Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, Mercadien associates or any other company location. The Mercadien Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Mercadien will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are work authorized, Mercadien is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
