Senior - Technical Accounting

The Connor Group•Boston, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Professionals may also utilize a U.S. office if one is available in their area and their personal situation warrants it. The role is for an intellectually curious, deal-oriented accounting professional who will build on existing accounting, operational, and industry experience while executing finance projects that add value to clients’ finance, accounting, and operations departments. Work spans complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues, finance software implementation, and automation. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Its team assists financial executives with complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services. This position contributes to client transactions and audit readiness, supports technical accounting and financial reporting work, and helps prepare financial statements and SEC filings. Some travel may be expected (about 10%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
1–3 years of prior experience in public accounting or a relevant industry role.
Ability to take responsibility for and account for one’s own work.
Hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
Professional and personable demeanor.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for helping clients and a strong interest in technical accounting.
Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, with a desire to learn and become an expert.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of certification.

Responsibilities

Add value to complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, M&A, and divestitures.
Help clients successfully prepare for and complete audits.
Assist clients with technical accounting and financial reporting topics, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, fixed assets, accrued expenses and other liabilities, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations and cut-off, income statement classification and allocation, SEC reporting, quarterization, and detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition.
Assist in drafting or reviewing complex financial statements and disclosures.
Assist with SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, and other filings.
Identify and apply technical accounting guidance to client situations.
Identify, analyze, and discuss generally accepted accounting principles on client projects, when necessary, with the Manager, Senior Manager, and engagement partner.
Identify complex accounting issues and bring them to engagement leaders for resolution.