Senior - Technical Accounting

Connor Group • Boston, MA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for a Senior - Technical Accounting position. The role may require working onsite at a client location; professionals may also use a Connor Group office in their area when available and appropriate. The position supports client finance, accounting, and operations departments through finance projects, including complex technical accounting and financial reporting work, finance software implementation, and automation. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm whose team assists financial executives with complex business needs across Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.

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 with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification, or actively pursuing completion of the certification.

Responsibilities

• Add value to clients through complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, M&A, and divestitures.
• Help clients successfully prepare for and complete audits.
• Assist clients with technical accounting topics and financial reporting, 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.
• 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, consulting with the Manager, Senior Manager, and engagement partner when necessary.
• Identify complex accounting issues and bring them to engagement leaders for resolution.

Benefits

• Health insurance packages.
• Wellness programs.
• One-on-one coaching program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Resources and opportunities to support professional goals and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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