GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role is with a public sector-focused advisory and accounting practice serving state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States. Engagements may include counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other public entities.

The organization is seeking a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant to oversee U.S. GAAP compilations and related reporting for public sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of U.S. GAAP compilations and reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues in accordance with professional guidelines, including U.S. GAAP.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge of the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to deliver strong client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through guidance and coaching; evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Support professional development through participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals, and participating in the firm’s Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desired.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience providing attest services in a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Initiative, adaptability, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400.
• This range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation expected for the position at the time of posting.
• Actual compensation will depend on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.
• Compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
• A compensation and benefits package is offered to eligible employees.

Location

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