GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

A leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm is seeking a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant to join their Public Sector group. This group serves the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments as well as special purpose governments across the United States, including counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other entities.

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 based on 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 provide superior client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through counsel, guidance, and coaching; evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Participate actively in professional development through training sessions and networking events internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals, and participating in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; Master’s Degree or other advanced degree is desired.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) 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.
• Strong skills in communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Initiative, adaptability, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate range: $74,600 to $120,070.
• Actual compensation depends on factors such as skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package available to eligible employees.

Location

• Work location details to be discussed with the talent acquisition professional based on the opportunity being explored.