Finance as a Service - Associate

RSM•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. RSM’s Finance and Accounting Outsourc ing (FAO) practice is looking for skilled professional s to join us a t the Associate level . RSM’s FAO practice blends to best of both w orlds by providing candidates with all the career growth opportunities that come with working for a public accounting firm, while at the same time operating in private company environments daily . We provide accounting, technology, and consulting services to private, lower middle market clients, with revenues ranging from $0 to $100 million. Our diverse industry base includes technology, life science, not-for-profit and professional service organizations , just to name a few . This position will need to work to tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, such as month end close , financial reporting, year-end client tax and audit projects, and the support of budget and forecast ing activities. In addition , you will have the ability to learn and efficiently use our best - in - class cloud-based technology stack . FAO Associate s have contact with our clients (CEO, COO, CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, etc.), as well as other client contacts including tax and professional service providers. We operate in a team - based environment and have a proven track record of delivering exceptional value to our clients .

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's in accounting is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary (proactively communicates status, issues, conflicts, and priorities up, down and across the engagement team)
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously plus excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Strong organizational skills along with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt to change effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm or other professional services environment preferred but not required.
Experience with automated accounting systems ( i.e., Intacct, NetSuite, Blackline, Bill.com, Tallie)
CPA or pursuing CPA

Responsibilities

Key point of contact for our clients
Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash and Month End Close cycles
Oversees and reviews our accounts payable and accounts receivable teams for our clients
Processes and records journal entries for prepaid expenses, fixed assets , accrued expenses, payroll, and / or inventory transactions, as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner
Understands the purpose of reconciliations. Prepares bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations
Prepare client’s monthly financial statement s including month over month variance analysis and / or actual to budget analysis
Continuously identify opportunities to enhance the clients' monthly operations to make suggestions for process improvements
Define and document repeatable methodologies with appropriate tools and templates that can be leveraged for future projects.
Understand our technology stack and identify additional add-on processes, systems, modules, and integrations that can drive month - end close efficiencies.