Senior Accounting Consultant

Job Summary

Provide bookkeeping and accounting services to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage recurring client engagements
• Auxiliary with special projects
• Resolve client issues as needed
• Aid 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 Yardi
• 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
• Aid 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, Yardi, 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
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required

Benefits

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.

Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended.