Associate, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

• Execute Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements, with primary responsibility for conducting research and preparing client deliverable.

• Support client engagements by diagnosing accounting irregularities, evaluating financial data integrity, and advising on remediation strategies to address identified discrepancies.

• Review and analyze complex contracts, perform technical accounting research, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable guidance.

• Draft accounting memoranda and prepare supporting models/schedules as applicable, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with relevant accounting standards.

What You’ll Do

• Support the day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements, collaborating closely with internal teams and clients.

• Conduct research and assist in preparing client deliverables, including accounting memoranda, accounting policies, financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and journal entries.

• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.

• Partner with other service lines—such as valuation and dispute practices—to provide ad hoc research and project support.

• Contribute to business development and marketing efforts, including proposals, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.

• Participate in market-facing activities to build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, referral sources, public and private companies, and CPA firms.

• Work with finance-focused ERP systems, including NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, and Oracle.

• The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is interested in participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

What You Bring

• Familiarity of U.S. GAAP, including areas such as purchase accounting, impairment, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.

• Familiarity with SEC regulations and filing requirements is a plus.

• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

• Experience with preparing financial statements

• Exposure to or experience with IFRS is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to translate complex accounting standards and technical guidance into clear, plain-English explanations.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong client-service orientation.

• Highly organized with strong project and time management skills

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

• Excels in a team-oriented work environment

• Shows creativity in problem solving

• Accountability and ability to multi-task

• Strong technical and analytical skills

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Mathematics or Economics

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in technical accounting or operational accounting and financial reporting; Big 4 audit/assurance experience, accounting advisory experience, or relevant corporate/industry experience preferred.

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.

How You’ll Thrive

• Embrace changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility and adaptability.

• Exhibit strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators.

• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence® in client service and team collaboration.