Senior Consultant - Outsourced Accounting Services (Non-Profit)
About The Position
EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Outsourced Accounting Team, providing customized accounting services directly to clients, including nonprofit organizations. The role works independently on assigned client files using remote cloud applications, collaborates with Outsourced Accounting team members, and reports to the Accounting Manager. Responsibilities include processing transactions, reviewing staff work, performing complex reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and supporting clients’ accounting functions. The Senior Consultant is expected to identify problem areas early, research technical issues, and proactively resolve them as an outsourced member of clients’ accounting teams. The Outsourcing group provides accounting expertise to a broad range of clients using industry technology and outsourcing practices. Its collaborative, team-based culture emphasizes accountability, innovation, client service, professional growth, and employee input. The position offers flexibility in managing workdays in support of work-life balance. The expected salary range for this position in Minnesota and Illinois is $73,000–$127,000. Compensation in other locations may vary with market conditions, and actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law. Preferred location: Baton Rouge.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a Staff or Senior Accountant, or equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills, goal orientation, and self-motivation.
- Ability to manage multiple client files and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to handle pressure and challenging situations in a positive, professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Clear, concise, and considerate communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and value different contributions.
- Demonstrated success managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and similar applicable software.
- Aptitude for developing and maintaining knowledge of accounting software and systems.
- QuickBooks or Sage Intacct experience.
- Experience or training with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, or similar systems.
- Prior experience in the nonprofit industry is strongly preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Complete non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and record transactions.
- Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing processes.
- Prepare and independently review client financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and general ledgers.
- Prepare and review financial and statistical reports, analyze unusual items, and notify the Accounting Manager when necessary.
- Prepare and/or review tax returns, payroll tax, and payroll reports accurately and on time.
- Assist with audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consulting projects.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of accounting software packages.
- Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ financial operations across various industries.
- Review staff work and support clients’ existing accounting functions.
- Identify problem areas early, research technical accounting issues, and proactively resolve them.
- Manage multiple client files, deadlines, and client relationships while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Benefits
- Flexibility to manage workdays in support of work-life balance.
- Employee Resource Groups supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
