Associate, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

Stout • San Diego, CA

1d • $74,000 - $135,000

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You’ll Make 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. 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. 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. Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $74,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits. At Stout, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of expertise, you'll find the challenges, collaboration, and support that fuel real growth. We invest in our people because we know that exceptional client service starts with how we take care of our own. We reward outstanding performance, encourage continuous learning, and foster a culture where different perspectives strengthen our work and our team. Additional Information Benefits Who We Are Firm Culture and History Stout is committed to providing an alternative way to express your interest in our job opportunities if a disability inhibits you from applying online. Please call us at 248-208-8800 to communicate that you are utilizing this accommodation to express interest in a specific open position. Please reference the job code to help us process your request. Please understand that this option is only available to those in need of an accommodation related to a disability. All other requests regarding status of an application or a resume will not be provided by the use of this phone number.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience with preparing financial statements
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SEC regulations and filing requirements is a plus.
• Exposure to or experience with IFRS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

Benefits

• comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
• flexible work schedules
• discretionary time off policy
• professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level