OASyS Accounting Associate

Job Description

Outsourced Accounting Entry Level Analyst 2026 | Withum

The Tone:
This is an entry-level role at Withum, located in East Brunswick, NJ, within the Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team. Withum is recognized as a place where individual talent thrives, where personal identity matters, and where endless opportunities for professional growth are available. The firm cultivates an environment where entrepreneurial energy combined with inclusive teamwork yields exponential results for both employees and clients. The OASyS team specifically helps clients transition into the digital age, providing scalable outsourced accounting and finance solutions that enhance workflow and transparency. This role is crucial in supporting client financial operations, directly enabling business owners to dedicate their focus to their core passions while retaining complete knowledge and a clear understanding of their financial health and performance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, East Brunswick, NJ
• Team: Collaborates with Senior Associates, Managers, and group Partners.
• Mission: To provide stress-free financial solutions and a perfectly framed financial picture for clients, saving them valuable time and money.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, Justworks, Xero, Excel.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Collaboration: Support and balance the needs of multiple clients by collaborating closely with Senior Associates, Managers, and group Partners.
• Financial Transaction Management: Oversee and execute timely bill payments, client invoicing processes, and cash receipt applications for a diverse client base.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform thorough bank and general ledger account reconciliations, diligently investigating and resolving all identified reconciling items.
• Accounting Close & Payroll: Assist clients through their monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, and manage payroll operations including reconciling related journal entries.
• System Implementation & Projects: Contribute to the setup and successful implementation of new accounting systems and procedures tailored to client needs, while also assisting with various ad hoc accounting and reporting projects, both client-facing and internal.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduating college student pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, demonstrating a strong academic record with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience: Possess extensive hands-on experience with key accounting software and tools, including QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, Justworks, Xero, and Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent interpersonal abilities, strong computer proficiency, robust communication skills for various channels, and effective project management capabilities. This role requires an individual who works well within a team, possesses a highly organized personality with meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable attitude, especially when learning new software and navigating new situations.