Interim Senior Accountant (AP, AR, Payroll)

BDO USA, P.C. • Columbus, OH

12h • $30 - $60

About The Position

The Interim Senior Accountant supports clients with tasks across accounting, finance, and IT/ERP support functions. Depending on engagement needs, the role may provide staff accounting, accounting support, project support, or other assigned services. The position supports multiple client contacts, prepares accounting reports and reconciliations, contributes to special projects and operational initiatives, and assists with period-end close, due diligence, audit, transaction, and financial reporting activities. It may also support accounting guidance implementation and IT/ERP testing, validation, troubleshooting, reporting, and system enhancements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience.
• Experience working with public, private, or private equity companies.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, Epicor, or SAP.
• Technical skills commensurate with level of experience.
• Demonstrate professionalism under pressure.
• Be a team player who contributes knowledge and asks for help when needed.
• Be a fast learner and work ethically and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with customers at all levels of client and internal organizations.
• Continually strive to improve interpersonal, management, functional, and technical skills.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional services industry experience.
• CPA.
• Advanced-level MS Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Support clients as a staff accountant or through accounting, project, or other assigned support functions based on engagement needs.
• Support multiple client contacts and track requests, deliverables, and follow-up items.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc accounting reports, schedules, and reconciliations for client use.
• Participate in special projects and provide general support for client accounting and operational initiatives.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and related activities.
• Assist with due diligence and audit- or transaction-related requests by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial information.
• Support financial reporting activities, including preparation of SEC reporting schedules and related documentation.
• Research accounting issues and support implementation of accounting guidance, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Provide IT/ERP support, including system testing, data validation, report generation, user-issue troubleshooting, and support for system implementations or enhancements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Participation in the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), providing a stake in the firm’s success and an opportunity to enhance financial well-being.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED