Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

This position is a hybrid role. The employer is located within commuting distance of one of its offices; however, this role is considered remote. Remote work does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of an office location. Scheduled notice may be provided to attend an office for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

The employer is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Technical Accounting team within its CFO Advisory practice.

This team works with the office of the CFO function across startups and middle market to upper middle market companies. Support includes navigating strategic, operational, and accounting challenges, assisting with preparation for public or private transactions, and providing pre- and post-transaction support in coordination with the M&A group.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions, including:
  • Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements while maintaining the general ledger
• Prepare month-end closes and year-end closes
• Help direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness across accounting tasks, including:
  • Suggesting ways to improve efficiency and spending
  • Producing error-free accounting reports and presenting results
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Prepare financial statements and produce budgets, including verification, allocation, posting, and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivables
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns; help 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 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, accuracy, attention to detail, and aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively 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 offers a “Total Rewards” package that includes:

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

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.