Senior Accountant

Eva Garland Consulting•Raleigh, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will join a growing team that currently provides accounting and compliance services to 200+ early-stage companies. A successful Senior Accountant will collaborate with clients and team members to provide excellent accounting and compliance services that add value. Driven by a focus on excellence, Eva Garland Consulting has earned a national reputation for being a trusted and reliable business partner that enables early-stage companies to focus on growing their innovations. The position reports to a Senior Accounting Manager and oversees the work of Staff Accountants. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring attendance in our Raleigh, NC office five days per week. No relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
In-depth knowledge of the steps in the monthly accounting cycle.
Excellent organizational skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Able to convey complex accounting and grant compliance concepts clearly and concisely to clients without an accounting background.
A focus on excellent client service.
Adaptable to changing priorities.
Desire for continuous learning and feedback.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting
Experience in a client-facing accounting role

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of Accounting and Compliance engagements.
Provide expertise in both GAAP accounting and grant accounting standards.
Provide full-service accounting support for small and medium-sized businesses.
Review journal entries and financial reports prepared by Staff Accountants.
Prepare depreciation schedules, accrued revenue, journal entries, and other schedules.
Ensure client’s internal controls are implemented correctly and operating as intended.
Provide monthly financial reports and analysis to clients.
Support Clients’ government grant accounting reporting needs.
Lead new clients through the process of establishing a grant accounting compliant chart of accounts and an internal control framework that are in compliance with federal granting agency regulations.
Guide clients through the process to draw funds from awarding agencies.
Guide clients in the preparation of their Accounting Policies & Procedures Manuals.
Support clients through financial statement and regulatory audits.
Contribute to the development of internal EGC policies and procedures.
Contribute to educational resources and professional development opportunities to facilitate continual professional growth within the EGC Accounting team.