Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

This role is for a Senior Associate to join the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice. The team works with the office of the CFO function across startups and middle market to upper middle market companies.

This position is remote. While remote, you 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, and support month-end close and year-end close
• Help direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in accounting tasks; recommend 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
• 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 professionally with stakeholders at all levels
• 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

• Relevant certification (CMA or CPA)
• 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

Location

• Remote (remote work does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of an office location)
• You may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings