Accounting Advisory Experienced Associate

Elliott Davis • Nashville, TN

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm. As part of the Elliott Davis team, you’ll get hands-on experience working alongside some of the leading experts in the financial and consulting field, enjoying the autonomy to shape your career while making a positive global impact. Our Accounting Advisory Services team partners with customers to create opportunities for the future, providing outsourced accounting and CFO-level services, empowering decision-making through rigorous analysis of financial and operational data. The associate role serves as a critical part of the engagement team, providing a foundation for streamlined financial operations through accurate and organized input and maintenance financial records. The Accounting Advisory Services team members collaborate with partners in Tax, Consulting, and Audit regarding customers’ accounting processes and reporting to facilitate decision-making, risk management, profitability improvement, and achieving strategic objectives. This service line is fast-growing, and we are eager for you to join the team and help us continue to grow!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA preferred; progress toward CPA strongly encouraged
• 1+ years of customer accounting advisory experience or audit experience
• A strong understanding of general ledger accounting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work quickly and accurately with significant attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• The ability to take full ownership of your role in meeting deadlines, including working necessary hours to meet customer deadlines.
• Time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple tasks and customers at once
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multiple clients

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including supporting schedules and work papers, general ledgers, journals, and accounts payable/receivable
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
• Utilize accounting software and tools proficiently and contribute to system improvements and upgrades.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management, contributing accounting expertise and support.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties, providing clear and concise financial information and assistance.
• Stay up to date on accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends through continuous learning and professional development activities.
• Expand your experience by working on various business structures in multiple industries.
• Collaborate with tax, audit, and various consulting teams to provide the best service to Elliott Davis customers.
• Mentor and train interns
• Leverage technology for increased efficiency
• Work with intelligent and innovative professionals who challenge you to grow and be your best self.

Benefits

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• 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
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level