Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

CohnReznick• , CA

5d•$90,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Technical Accounting team in our CFO Advisory practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. YOUR TEAM. The group works with the office of the CFO function from startups to middle market to upper middle market companies. We help CFOs navigate strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. We regularly assist them in preparing for a public or a private transaction and work closely with the M&A group in providing pre and post-transaction support. Come and join us in our journey to helping other finance and accounting executives conceptualize and develop the finance and accounting infrastructure to scale for success. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer. YOUR ROLE. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions: Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable Reconcile account balances and bank statements maintaining general ledger and prepare month-end closes as well as year-end closes Help to direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks; suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending; Produce error-free accounting reports and present results Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Analyze financial information and summarize financial status Prepare financial statements and produce budget; verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivables Assist with Tax audits and tax returns; direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Develop and document business processes and accounting policies; strengthen internal controls YOUR EXPERIENCE. The successful candidate will have: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; Relevant certification (CMA or CPA) is preferred Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes SAP experience preferred In Depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles); understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes such as cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll and benefits Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact in a highly professional manner at all levels Strong desire and proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits Highly driven and self-motivated to work as required, with a hands-on approach to ensure deliverables are produced on time with high quality Strong problem solving and analytical skills; Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills as well as aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project) Ability to work flexible hours in support of the business In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards. Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes
In Depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles); understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes such as cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll and benefits
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact in a highly professional manner at all levels
Strong desire and proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits
Highly driven and self-motivated to work as required, with a hands-on approach to ensure deliverables are produced on time with high quality
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills as well as aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
Ability to work flexible hours in support of the business

Nice To Haves

Relevant certification (CMA or CPA) is preferred
SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Reconcile account balances and bank statements maintaining general ledger and prepare month-end closes as well as year-end closes
Help to direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks; suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Produce error-free accounting reports and present results
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Prepare financial statements and produce budget; verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivables
Assist with Tax audits and tax returns; direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies; strengthen internal controls