CFO Advisory, Associate (Staff)

About the role

The CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory GPS Team (Government & Public Sector / State & Local) at Cherry Bekaert is growing and we are looking for talented individuals to be a part of it. Join the Firm that recognizes the power of the individual.

Responsibilities

• Support the performance of governmental accounting advisory engagements by delivering timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting support, including implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand governmental accounting support.
• A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from implementation of new standards or staffing or event-driving needs at the state or local government.
• Perform specific engagement activities under the supervision of a more senior team member, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment (local, state or federal preferred) performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems.
• Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book).
• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls.
• Interest in serving state and local government clients.
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment (local, state or federal preferred) performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems.
• Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book).
• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls.
• Interest in serving state and local government clients.
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time if needed.

Skills

• Strong accounting skills.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems.
• Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (GASB, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book).
• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls.
• Interest in serving state and local government clients.
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time if needed.

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay

Pay from: $76k to $99k

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and personal commitments.