Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

This position is a hybrid/hybrid-remote role within the employer’s CFO Advisory practice, supporting a Technical Accounting team.

Most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office. This role is considered remote, meaning job duties do not require performance within proximity of an office location. Remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

• 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; maintain 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; suggest improvements to 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
• SAP experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

In California, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Associate is $90,000 to $145,000.

Salary is one component of the total rewards package, which includes:

• Discretionary performance bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits
• Access to learning and development platforms

Location

• Remote (no requirement to perform job duties within proximity of an office location)
• In California (salary range applies to this location)