Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

This position is a Senior Associate role within the Technical Accounting team of a CFO Advisory practice.

The employer operates a hybrid work model. While this role is considered remote (it does not require day-to-day job duties to be performed within proximity of a firm office), remote employees may be required to be present at a firm office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions, including verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintain the general ledger, and prepare month-end closes and year-end closes
• Help direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in accounting tasks; suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending; produce error-free accounting reports and present results
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Prepare financial statements and produce budgets; verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivables
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns; direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies; strengthen internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Relevant certification (CMA or CPA) is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes
• In-depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), including understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes such as cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll, and benefits
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact in a highly professional manner at all levels
• Strong desire and proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll, and benefits
• Highly driven and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach to ensure deliverables are produced on time with high quality
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Ability to work flexible hours in support of the business

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience

Compensation & Benefits

The employer provides a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning and development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Remote (does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of a firm office). Remote employees may be required to be present at a firm office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.