CAAS Senior

Elliott Davis • Nashville, TN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Client 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. As a Senior, you will help drive engagements, coordinating internal and external communications and delivering valuable insights to the customer. In addition, you will mentor and train Associates and Interns and leverage technology for increased effectiveness and efficiency. The Client 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of customer accounting advisory experience (many of our team members have a background in both public accounting and industry)
• Strong understanding of financial statements and general ledger accounting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with significant attention to detail both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Full ownership of meeting deadlines, including working necessary hours to meet expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work well under deadline pressure
• Time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple tasks and clients simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with multiple commercial accounting software packages including NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, SAGE, etc. as well as expertise within QuickBooks
• A proven track record of handling a high volume of deadlines and deliverables
• CPA or CMA certification or progress toward certification

Responsibilities

• Analyze general ledger accounts for errors, discrepancies, accruals and deferrals to ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition aligns with financial reporting standards
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends that would be valuable for management reporting
• Communicate with customers when analysis generates results outside of expectations
• Evaluate the allocation of expenses across departments or cost centers, identifying areas to improve cost allocation accuracy
• Prepare various ad hoc and monthly recurring reports and analyses for management
• Prepare, analyze, and/or review monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and customers to build trust and relationships
• Optimize workflows and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor associates and interns to foster growth and development
• Engage with businesses across various industries to strategize and achieve their goals
• Collaborate with Tax, Audit, and Consulting teams to deliver comprehensive customer service
• Work with innovative professionals who inspire personal growth and excellence

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: Senior