Senior Accounting Consultant

Plante Moran•Wakefield, MA

9d•$40 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide bookkeeping and accounting services to clients. Responsibilities include managing recurring client engagements, assisting with special projects, and resolving client issues as needed.

Requirements

Accounting skills necessary to generate, prepare and review general ledger, journal entries, accounting records in accordance with GAAP and other basis of accounting.
Ability to identify variances and research questions regarding financial activity and to improve accounting processes & procedures
Promote positive working relationships with diverse personalities/roles at all levels in the firm
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute own work on time and within budget
Ability to work in the office as well as remotely (hybrid)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
3+ years of accounting experience
Associates Degree in Accounting or related field is required
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Excel and Bill.com is preferred, overall technical savvy with accounting software programs is required.
CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting multiple clients with their accounting and finance functions including financial close reporting and related support, on a recurring monthly basis.
Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using technology including QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Fathom.
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare accurate financial reports.
Support audits and tax return preparation by creating supporting schedules, gathering information, and providing analysis as requested.
Manage reconciliation of accounts and month end close processes.
Assist with special projects and resolution of client issues.
Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations.
Professional development of team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
disability insurance
life insurance
Flexible Time Off
various pre-determined holidays
401(k) plan
flexible benefits plans
business-related travel expense
lodging reimbursement for business-related use
meal reimbursement for business-related use
pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff
option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time for contingent staff