Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Opportunity ID

9859

Department

Advisory

Location(s)

Houston

State

Texas

Function

Accounting Advisory

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Technical Accounting team in our CFO Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

The group works with the office of the CFO function from startups to middle market to upper middle market companies. We help CFOs navigate strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. We regularly assist them in preparing for a public or a private transaction and work closely with the M&A group in providing pre and post-transaction support. Come and join us in our journey to helping other finance and accounting executives conceptualize and develop the finance and accounting infrastructure to scale for success.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions: Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements maintaining general ledger and prepare month-end closes as well as year-end closes
• Help to direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all our 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 budget; 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

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; Relevant certification (CMA or CPA) is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes
• SAP experience preferred
• In Depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles); 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 to work as required, with a hands-on approach to ensure deliverables are produced on time with high quality
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills as well as 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

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Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

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