Staff Associate

Staff Associate – Hybrid (South Florida)
Philip Andrew CPAs + Advisors

About Us
Philip Andrew CPAs + Advisors is a growing, tech-forward accounting firm providing tax, bookkeeping, and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. We use modern tools, AI assistance (including ChatGPT), and streamlined workflows to keep clients organized and stress-free. You’ll be joining a collaborative firm that values learning, autonomy, and long-term career growth.

About the Role
We’re hiring a Staff Associate to support tax and bookkeeping work across a variety of clients. This is a hybrid role based in South Florida, with four remote days and one in-office day per week. You’ll work directly with a licensed CPA and gain hands-on experience toward meeting CPA license hour requirements. This is a strong opportunity for recent grads ready to launch their accounting careers.

What You’ll Do

Prepare individual and business tax returns (1040s, 1120-S)

Perform monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations in QuickBooks Online

Assist with financial cleanups, open item tracking, and client follow-ups

Draft financial statements and light KPI reporting

Use ChatGPT and other AI tools to improve workflows and documentation

Communicate with clients to gather documents and answer questions

Manage tasks across multiple projects with clear organization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

0–2 years of accounting, tax, or bookkeeping experience (internships welcome)

Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial statements

Excellent attention to detail and time management

Clear written communication and comfort with remote tools

Tech-savvy and open to using AI tools like ChatGPT

Eager to grow and build a long-term career in accounting

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience with:
QuickBooks Online, Drake Tax, Gusto, Microsoft Teams, TaxDome, or ChatGPT

Previous exposure to 1040/S-corp prep or multi-client work

Interest in improving processes and documenting best practices

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid – 4 days remote / 1 day in-office (South Florida)

Start Date: Flexible

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Perks:

No busy season

Hands-on mentorship and direct exposure to client work

Work under a licensed CPA (qualifies for CPA license experience requirement)

Use of modern accounting tools and AI/automation platforms