Accounting Associate

Aprio

Topeka, United States

November 22, 2025

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Accounting Associate

Topeka, KS
Client Accounting Services – Outsourcing /
Full Time /
On-site
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Client Accounting Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities.  Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team. 

The Accounting Associate is responsible for the compilation of monthly financial statements, related schedules and supplementary information for various clients as assigned.

Position responsibilities:

    • Compilation of monthly financial statements, which include balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and various supplementary schedules as required.
    • Reconcile bank statements, prepare adjusting journal entries and post to the general ledger.
    • Maintain client's depreciation schedules, recording changes in property and equipment and calculating depreciation and amortization.
    • Research general ledger account issues, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, intercompany transfers, miscellaneous, etc.
    • Maintain records and general ledger detail using prescribe forms and methods given by the QSR Associate Manager or Manager.
    • Consult with the client or the client's bookkeeper regarding matters of general ledger account coding classification.
    • Have sufficient knowledge of Mize’s accounting systems and be able to train internal staff regarding processes on uses of electronic media for submitting and delivering monthly information.
    • Gathering information for financial and income tax projections including quarterly and year-end tax packets.
    • Monitor client adherence to compliance related deadlines such as sales tax, payroll tax, income tax payments, personal property filings, and real estate taxes.
    • Keep Manager informed of all important developments in the work assigned. Present any major problems that occur, including all the facts, conclusions, and recommendations.
    • Resolve problems with Manager approval.
    • Understand the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA.
    • Understands, follows, and complies with the Company’s policies, procedures, and work rules.
    • Seek additional knowledge pertaining to the job and our McDonald’s clients.
    • Display adequate knowledge of firm and QSR internal controls.
    • Ability to work the hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

    • Meet all deadlines for monthly compilations, government reporting and tax services.
    • Perform all work in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
    • Keep current with changing government regulations and apply those changes accordingly.
    • Organize schedule to meet the requirements of the assignments.
    • Perform various other tasks as assigned that may not fall within the scope of this job description.

Required Qualifications:

    • Individuals at this level normally have a college degree with major in Accounting or other related business field or equivalent accounting experience.
    • Strong technical knowledge and skills.
    • Proficiency in use of computer accounting and tax software.
    • Creative problem-solving ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • A working knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas.
    • CPA desired but not required.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
 

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
 
 
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
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