Senior Accounting Consultant
Remote | $50-$100/hour Depending on Experience | Contract
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a corporate, private equity-backed organization. This remote consulting opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly integrate into an established finance team, take ownership of key accounting functions, and help drive accurate, timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
About Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing connects experienced professionals with organizations seeking specialized talent across accounting, finance, and other critical business functions. Our opportunities range from project-based and interim consulting engagements to direct-hire positions.
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Remote | $50-$100/hour Depending on Experience | Contract
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a corporate, private equity-backed organization. This remote consulting opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly integrate into an established finance team, take ownership of key accounting functions, and help drive accurate, timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reporting
- Research and resolve complex accounting and general ledger matters
- Support external audit requests and preparation of audit schedules
- Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and close efficiency
- Partner with finance leadership on accounting initiatives and special projects
- Support system implementations, integrations, accounting cleanup, and process improvement initiatives as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Progressive accounting experience within a corporate environment
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining effective internal controls
- Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting system skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and effectively partner with cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience within a private equity-backed, high-growth, or evolving corporate environment preferred
- CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred
- Experience with ERP implementations, M&A integration, or finance transformation initiatives is a plus
About Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing connects experienced professionals with organizations seeking specialized talent across accounting, finance, and other critical business functions. Our opportunities range from project-based and interim consulting engagements to direct-hire positions.
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