CAAS Technical Senior

About the role

The Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) team at Elliott Davis provides outsourced accounting and CFO-level services to empower decision-making through rigorous financial analysis. This role involves working closely with customers to implement and analyze financial systems, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact on technical/special projects for customers
• Perform US GAAP conversions, document technical memos such as ASC 606 analysis, ASC 805 memos, prepare US GAAP financial statements
• Assist in ASC 842 implementations
• Analyze general ledger accounts for errors, discrepancies, accruals and deferrals to ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition aligns with financial reporting standards
• Conduct and review in-depth financial analysis, provide expert financial perspective, assess risk, analyze efficiency, and inform business decisions made by the customer
• Communicate with customers when analysis generates results outside of expectations
• Prepare various ad hoc and monthly recurring reports and analyses for management
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and customers to build trust and relationships
• Optimize workflows and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Engage with businesses across various industries to strategize and achieve their goals
• Collaborate with Tax, Audit, and Consulting teams to deliver comprehensive customer service
• Work with innovative professionals who inspire personal growth and excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of public audit experience or 3+ years of public audit experience and 2+ years of client accounting advisory experience (many of our team members have a background in both public accounting and industry)
• A strong understanding of US GAAP
• A strong understanding of financial statements and general ledger accounting
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with significant attention to detail both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Full ownership of meeting deadlines, including working necessary hours to meet expectations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work well under deadline pressure
• Excellent Excel skills; proficient in spreadsheet design to facilitate complex analysis

Why Join Us

• Generous time away and paid firm holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• One-on-one professional coaching
• Leverage Beyond: a one-of-a-kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally