Overview
This role supports clients with various tasks within accounting, finance, and IT/ERP support functions. The position involves working with multiple client contacts simultaneously and assisting with tracking requests, deliverables, and follow-up items.
Responsibilities
- Provide support in capacities such as staff accountant, accounting support, project support, or other functions based on engagement needs
- Prepare routine and ad hoc accounting reports, schedules, and reconciliations for client use
- Participate in special projects and support client accounting and operational initiatives
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
- Support due diligence and audit or transaction-related requests by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial information
- Assist with financial reporting activities, including preparation of SEC reporting schedules and related documentation
- Research accounting issues and support implementation of new accounting guidance, including ASC 606 and ASC 842
- Provide IT/ERP support such as system testing, data validation, report generation, troubleshooting user issues, and support for system implementations or enhancements
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience required
- Experience working with public, private, or private equity companies required
- Professional services industry experience preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Software Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, Epicor, or SAP required
- Advanced level Excel skills preferred
Other Skills and Abilities
- Technical skills appropriate to level of experience
- Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
- Team player who contributes knowledge and seeks assistance when needed
- Fast learner with strong work ethic
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and internal teams
- Commitment to continuous improvement of interpersonal, management, functional, and technical skills
- Ability to travel a minimum of 50%
Compensation
- National hourly rate range: $30.00 - $60.00
- Maryland hourly rate range: $30.00 - $60.00
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester hourly rate range: $30.00 - $60.00
Individual salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geographic location.
Location
Positions may be based in Maryland, New York City, Long Island, Westchester, or other locations within the United States.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.