Remote | Senior Accounting & Financial Reporting Consultant — $125–$155/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced accounting professionals skilled in US GAAP, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, technical accounting, audit-ready documentation, and structured evaluation of professional accounting work. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on evaluating real-world accounting deliverables and defining clear standards for high-quality financial reporting. Selected professionals will develop task-specific assessment criteria, review AI-generated and human-created accounting work, score completed outputs, and provide rigorous written feedback grounded in professional accounting practice.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional accounting experience
Background in audit, assurance, accounting advisory, financial reporting, or senior corporate accounting
Experience at a leading global accounting firm, large public company, or comparable professional environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statements, disclosures, and audit-ready workpapers
Ability to evaluate technical accounting conclusions and supporting documentation
Exceptional written communication and the ability to explain accounting judgments clearly
Strong attention to detail and comfort having evaluation decisions reviewed and calibrated
A degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related analytical field is helpful
A CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is strongly preferred
Professional experience in audit, assurance, advisory, controllership, or financial reporting is highly relevant
Equivalent hands-on experience preparing and reviewing complex accounting deliverables may also be considered

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing work produced by accounting teams, auditors, or financial reporting professionals
Familiarity with technical accounting research and memorandum preparation
Experience with public-company reporting, SEC filings, or complex financial statement disclosures
Background developing accounting policies, close procedures, control documentation, or review standards
Knowledge of revenue recognition, leases, consolidations, business combinations, or other complex accounting areas
Previous involvement in AI evaluation, structured review, benchmarking, or quality-assurance projects
Experience developing accounting training materials, review frameworks, or internal guidance

Responsibilities

Review account reconciliations, close packages, financial statements, disclosures, workpapers, and technical accounting memoranda
Assess work for accuracy, completeness, compliance, documentation quality, and alignment with professional accounting standards
Identify unsupported balances, classification errors, disclosure gaps, inconsistent assumptions, and control weaknesses
Determine whether completed materials meet audit-ready and management-review standards
Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for professional accounting deliverables
Define measurable standards covering technical accuracy, US GAAP application, supporting evidence, presentation, and completeness
Ensure evaluation criteria reflect realistic expectations from audit, advisory, and corporate accounting environments
Refine assessment frameworks based on structured feedback and calibration outcomes
Evaluate month-end and quarter-end close materials, journal support, account analyses, and reconciliation workflows
Review financial statement preparation and disclosure requirements
Assess accounting judgments, estimates, classifications, and supporting documentation
Identify issues that may affect reporting accuracy, audit readiness, or internal review
Score AI-generated and human-created accounting work against structured evaluation criteria
Provide detailed written explanations supporting each assessment decision
Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment across different accounting tasks and reporting scenarios
Incorporate feedback from senior reviewers and adjust evaluation approaches efficiently