Senior Consultant - Outsourced Accounting Services (Non-Profit)

EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Outsourced Accounting Team and provide customized accounting services to clients, including nonprofit organizations. The role works independently on assigned client files using remote cloud applications, collaborates with team members, and is supervised by an Accounting Manager. Responsibilities span transaction processing, review of staff work, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and support for clients’ accounting functions. The Senior Consultant is expected to identify potential problems early, research technical issues, and proactively resolve them as part of clients’ outsourced accounting teams.

The position supports clients across a variety of industries and requires developing a thorough understanding of their financial operations and accounting software. The Outsourced Services group emphasizes collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and delivering customized client service. Preferred location: Baton Rouge.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a Staff or Senior Accountant, or equivalent.
• Strong organization skills, goal orientation, and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple client files and deadlines at once.
• Ability to handle pressure and challenging situations in a positive, professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear, concise, and considerate communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively and value others’ contributions.
• Proven success managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency and aptitude with applicable software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• 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 other accounting software.
• Prior nonprofit industry experience; 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.
• Review staff work.
• Assist with audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consulting projects.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of accounting software packages.
• Understand clients’ financial operations across a variety of industries.
• Identify problem areas early, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues for clients.
• Manage multiple client files, deadlines, and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

Benefits

• Flexibility to manage workdays in support of work/life balance.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• A culture recognized with multiple Places to Work awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior