GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role is for a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant supporting the organization’s Public Sector practice, which serves the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments as well as special purpose governments across the United States.

Public sector clients include 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 using professional guidelines, including U.S. GAAP.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge gained from clients’ operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively to deliver high-quality client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through guidance and coaching, including performance evaluation on client engagements.
• Support professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events (internally and externally).
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals, and participating in an Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate strong 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.
• CPA preferred.
• 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 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400
• The pay range reflects a good-faith and reasonable estimate of compensation for the position at the time of posting.
• Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.
• It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Location

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