Senior Accounting Consultant
About The Position
512Financial is a fractional Finance, Accounting, HR, Talent Acquisition, and Strategic Planning consultancy serving early- and mid-stage companies nationwide. As a Senior Accounting Consultant, you will own the financial reporting process for clients and plan, implement, manage, and oversee finance, accounting, and cash-related activities. You will help ensure timely month-end closes, accurate reporting, and seamless financial operations while addressing varied client needs in a fast-paced consulting environment. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues, mentoring junior team members, and helping clients gain clarity and control over their financials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 4 years of practical accounting experience.
- At least 2 years of management experience in an accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of technical accounting issues and GAAP.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Positive attitude and a team-player mindset.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize high-impact items.
- Confidence, ambition, self-motivation, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Active listening and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with various ERP systems, such as QBO, Intacct, Sage, or NetSuite.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, reconcile, and analyze monthly financial reporting packages.
- Integrate and optimize accounting technologies and systems.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Serve as a liaison to external auditors and tax firms.
- Manage accounting staff and provide final oversight of monthly close, accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, short-term cash forecasting, and monthly journal entries.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support client decision-making.
- Collaborate with colleagues and mentor junior team members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Profit share bonus.
- Parental leave.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Generous time-off policy.
- Annual employee development funds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
