Staff II - Financial Management Disbursements

EisnerAmper•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff II Consultant - Financial Management & Disbursements. This role is responsible for providing various tasks and services related to processing financial management and fund disbursement activities, including processes, procedures, payment, reconciliation, and reporting for various projects. These projects involve private funds, Qualified Settlement Funds (QSF), and funds issued by federal, state, and local governments in support of related firm initiatives. This is a mostly remote position, but occasional in-office or client site work may be required. Candidates must be available to work the majority of their business hours within the Central time zone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related field is required
1+ years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Technically proficient with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with software tools including, but not limited to, the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other software programs such as Adobe, along with technologies for scheduling, travel and expense reporting and timekeeping.
Ability to work efficiently and with quality with adherence to multiple weekly deadlines
Able to professionally and appropriately communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
Commit to working with one large client for an extended duration.
Able to work within a diverse team and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Exhibit a high degree of professionalism and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Completes, analyzes and reports on project goals and objectives while ensuring proper time management and productivity.
Reviews, documents, and creates reports relevant to financial transactions.
Prepares relevant internal & external reports including reconciliation and resolution of related financial reporting issues.
Creates and maintains financial records and relevant reports in accordance with project compliance requirements.
Maintains accounting and program internal controls; documents and escalates any findings and makes recommendations for improvements, as needed.
Performs quality control review of funds disbursement activities.
Communicates with supervisor any obstacles or items of concern.
Plans, coordinates and completes all aspects of disbursements related to project administration, including check testing and printing, check reissues, electronic payment methods, Positive Pay exception resolution, data management with appropriate system of record, unclaimed funds bank reconciliations, and administrative payments.
Documents procedures performed, findings and/or other issues and drafts/compiles work papers, reports and client correspondence exhibiting effective writing skills.
Partners with internal tax professionals to complete the execution and delivery of tax filings for federal, state and local authorities, TIN matching, 1099 processing, and monthly accounting procedures, as projects require.
Participates in activities and supports relationships with external process partners.
Maintains required CPE hours for firm and licensing standards.