On behalf of our client, a leading firm in Financial and Accounting Services, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Certified Public Accountant to join their team as a Consulting Manager / Staff Accountant. This pivotal role involves a blend of financial leadership, hands-on accounting, and client-facing consulting, focusing on providing comprehensive financial statement analysis, process improvements, and strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate will be a proactive CPA with a strong background in public accounting and a proven ability to manage complex accounting tasks and client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Management & Training: Manage and train internal staff as well as accounting personnel at client offices, fostering strong accounting practices.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Provide in-depth financial statement analysis, including but not limited to developing management reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• GAAP Compliance & Review: Review GAAP financial statements, encompassing:
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Analysis of accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Analysis and capitalization/amortization of prepaid expenses.
• Inventory costing and valuation analysis.
• Analysis and accrual of expenses.
• Reconciliation of debt and accrued interest.
• Reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts based on the client’s business.
• Analysis of profit and loss statements, including consideration of revenue and

expense recognition principles.

• Systems & Process Improvement: Evaluate, recognize, and provide recommendations for improvements to systems and processes within an accounting function to ensure proper internal controls.
• Financial Projections & Analysis: Review financial projections and forecasts, including ongoing analysis of budget to actual results.
• Strategic Financial Support: Assist with evaluation and analysis of debt financing and other capital-raising alternatives, and provide assistance with buy and sell-side due diligence.
• Client Management: Effectively manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in public accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, intermediate to advanced Excel).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Outstanding organization and project management skills.
• Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and familiarity with QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Netsuite, Sage Intacct, and other accounting ERP systems are a plus.
• Experience in Accounting/Finance within the Financial and Accounting Services industry.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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• Management & Training: Manage and train internal staff as well as accounting personnel at client offices, fostering strong accounting practices.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Provide in-depth financial statement analysis, including but not limited to developing management reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• GAAP Compliance & Review: Review GAAP financial statements, encompassing:
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Analysis of accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Analysis and capitalization/amortization of prepaid expenses.
• Inventory costing and valuation analysis.
• Analysis and accrual of expenses.
• Reconciliation of debt and accrued interest.
• Reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts based on the client’s business.
• Analysis of profit and loss statements, including consideration of revenue an