Senior Accounting Consultant
Plante Moran · Wakefield, MA · 2 wk ago
HybridAccounting$40–$55/hrFull-time
Job Summary
Provide bookkeeping and accounting services to clients.
Responsibilities
- Afford assistance to multiple clients with their accounting and finance functions including financial close reporting and related support, on a recurring monthly basis.
- Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using technology including QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Fathom.
- Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare accurate financial reports.
- Support audits and tax return preparation by creating supporting schedules, gathering information, and providing analysis as requested.
- Manage reconciliation of accounts and month end close processes.
- Afford assistance with special projects and resolution of client issues.
- Collaborate with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations.
- Professional development of team members.
Qualifications
- Experience working with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Excel and Bill.com is preferred, overall technical savvy with accounting software programs is required.
- Accounting skills necessary to generate, prepare and review general ledger, journal entries, accounting records in accordance with GAAP and other basis of accounting.
- Ability to identify variances and research questions regarding financial activity and to improve accounting processes & procedures.
- Promote positive working relationships with diverse personalities/roles at all levels in the firm.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute own work on time and within budget.
- Ability to work in the office as well as remotely (hybrid).
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- CPA preferred.
- Associates Degree in Accounting or related field is required.