Professional certifications relevant to the area of expertise
Strong analytical skills
Proficient in applicable technology
Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
Willingness to travel based on client needs
Responsibilities
Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare audit schedules
Keep engagement partner informed about engagement progress and team needs
Manage the preparation of financial statements and budget variance analyses
Review reconciliations for significant balance sheet accounts
Maintain a deep understanding of accounting operations within each assigned client
Lead the engagement team in client audits as the main contact with external auditors
Train, coach, and mentor staff accountants
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for professional development and training
Engagement with diverse clientele
Possibility to implement innovative accounting practices
Collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description
#LI-JF1 #LI-Hybrid
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Oversee the month-end and year-end closing process, including preparation of audit schedules, financial statements and notes to the financial statements
Keep engagement partner informed and updated on engagement progress, engagement issues, and team status and needs
Knowledgeable on complex accounting issues and treatment, proficient in accounting research
Responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, including statement of financial position, statement of activities, statement of functional expenses, and analysis on changes in financial position and budget variances
Review reconciliations for significant balance sheet accounts and various other general ledger accounts, as needed; and review month-end closing entries including payroll, fringe, indirect allocations, investment allocations, and grant allocations
Maintain deep understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client
Proficient knowledge of the clients accounting software packages
Responsible for recommending and enforcing the internal controls, policies, and procedures, established by the client
Lead the engagement team in preparation for clients audits as the main contact with external auditors
Manage the preparation of our clients 990 and tax forms and year end preparation of their 1099s
Recommend, design, and implement any necessary policy controls and procedures.
Other duties may include, but are not limited to: budget preparation, review, modification, Grant reporting to private/federal funders, Drafting of Policies and Procedures, review and payment of client payables in third party software, client billing, drafting of engagement letters
Train, coach and mentor staff accountants
Review and supervise Senior and Staff Accountants monthly work, including journal entry and monthly reconciliation review, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in month end completion
Assist in growth, development and training of staff
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with QuickBooks Online, Restaurant365, NetSuite, or similar accounting/ERP
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
3 years of relevant work experience
Achieve professional certifications relative to area of expertise, must have and preserve required licenses
Must possess analytical skills
Proficient use of applicable technology
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
