Resource Coordinator

About the role

The Resource Management team at Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Resource Coordinator to support the Tax department. The ideal candidate will work remotely within the United States and will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects while fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Tax department resource pool, tracking utilization, capacity, and staffing needs across tax services.
• Collaborate with Tax Directors, Engagement Partners, and Project Managers to forecast staffing requirements and assign resources to engagements.
• Maintain accurate staffing analytics and dashboards; provide regular reports to help with capacity planning and budgeting.
• Facilitate onboarding, ramp-up, and ongoing development of personnel; support timesheet accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Recruiting and HR to fill resource gaps; support peak-season planning and cross-training initiatives.
• Maintain and organize knowledge resources, standard tax workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency.
• Serve as a liaison between Tax teams and other functions (Finance, IT, Quality & Risk) to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Troubleshoot resource-related issues (availability, skills gaps) and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure effective use of workload management tools and time-entry systems; champion data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in resource management, staffing, or project coordination in a professional services environment; must have experience in or with tax.
• Strong analytical ability with capacity to interpret data and translate it into actionable decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with workload management or ERP/time-entry systems.
• Prior tax department or public accounting firm experience.
• Familiarity with tax software or tax workflow tools (e.g., engagement workflow, tax research/tax provisioning tools).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the tax engagement lifecycle (compliance and planning) is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focusing on all aspects of your wellbeing.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans.
• Paid Care Leave.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $59,300 - $82,000.

Schedule

The Resource Coordinator will work remotely within the United States.

Company Overview

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.