August 2027 Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Staff Chicago
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert's Financial & Accounting Outsourcing team is growing! As a key member of the team, you will help organizations leverage their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk and define sustainable operations. If you are seeking diversity in your engagement work to leverage your accounting and managerial accounting course work, if you enjoyed your courses on risk management, cost accounting and internal controls, and if you want to work with clients ranging in size across a wide array of industries, then keep reading! As a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Staff, you will: Work closely with Partners, Managers, Associates and our clients on the following types of projects: Compliance and Gap Assessments (FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.) Provide contract and grant management support Analyze clauses and terms & conditions for solicitations and contract awards for clients Conduct subcontractor evaluations for clients Assist with contract modifications Assist with contract pricing and estimating Conduct Cost & Price Analysis Assist with Conduct walkthroughs and assist with developing processes, policies and procedures Assist with contract close outs Support and lead consulting and audit engagements to help clients in various industries manage risks to their internal control environments Provide training to clients Conduct Excel modeling and data analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Eagerness to develop the knowledge to audit and/or advise companies on compliance related issues relevant to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Uniform Guidance, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) or other applicable Federal regulations
- Interest in Grant or Contract Management/Administration processes and the impact of accounting and information systems on key business transactions
- Developing a solid understanding of accounting standards (US GAAP)
- Curiosity about business operations and the impact of internal accounting and IT general controls
- Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
- Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
- Willingness to pursue relevant professional designations such as CPA or CIA
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Partners, Managers, Associates and our clients on the following types of projects: Compliance and Gap Assessments (FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.)
- Provide contract and grant management support
- Analyze clauses and terms & conditions for solicitations and contract awards for clients
- Conduct subcontractor evaluations for clients
- Assist with contract modifications
- Assist with contract pricing and estimating
- Conduct Cost & Price Analysis
- Conduct walkthroughs and assist with developing processes, policies and procedures
- Assist with contract close outs
- Support and lead consulting and audit engagements to help clients in various industries manage risks to their internal control environments
- Provide training to clients
- Conduct Excel modeling and data analysis
Benefits
- annual bonus
- medical
- dental
- vision care
- disability and life insurance
- generous Paid Time Off
- retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
