Accounting Consultant
Company: YHB - CPAs & Consultants
Location: Rockville
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The Client Accounting Controller position is responsible for
managing the ongoing financial reporting operations of the firm on
behalf of each CAAS client. This includes the review of periodic
financial reports prepared by the Accounting Manager, preparation
of budget, KPI and other management reports, and a comprehensive
set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of
the client's reported financial results, and ensure that reported
results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The
Client Accounting Controller also serves as the primary liaison
between the client and the clients' tax preparer and other
professional service providers. Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintaining relationships with clients to ensure engagement
information and requests are received and addressed timely with
clients. Internal Management Summary, Analysis, or Monthly
Reporting preparation required by engagements. Preparation of
complex and industry specific key performance indicators, critical
success factors, and other management analysis required. Budgeting
and Forecasting projects Review of workpapers and reporting
packages prepared by Accounting Managers Management of ongoing
transactional accounting to ensure items are processed and
necessary information is received by clients to prevent delays in
monthly services. Staff and technology resource planning/management
File state & federal tax exemptions on behalf of clients. Audit and
Tax Preparation Prepare and review Board Reporting Packages Assist
with internal controls in smaller Non-profit organizations.
Willingness to travel to client sites and other YHB locations
within the DC/MD/VA area. Personal Participation & Professional
Development: Remains current with best practices and trends within
the industry and provides recommendations regarding ways to improve
processes. Actively participates in self-development activities and
works with circle leaders to develop and monitor appropriate and
challenging goals. Demonstrate understanding of departmental goals
and responsibilities. Display good analytical and technical skills
in completing assignments. Demonstrate initiative to maintain
productivity. Respond positively to corrective feedback and
suggestions. Provides upward feedback. Demonstrates an
understanding of the importance of cooperation and teamwork through
daily interactions with co-workers by maintaining positive working
relationships with other team members and displaying an attitude of
helpfulness, a focus on team success, and the consideration of the
ideas of others. Knowledge and skills should increase with
experience. Willingness to accept increasing levels of
responsibility. Actively participates in firm provided Training &
Development resources. Required Education and Experience: Possess
an understanding of accounting principles and concepts. Working
knowledge of accounting systems, industry specialization a plus
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity.
General knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting
processes and payroll and related taxes. Essential and effective
verbal and written communication skills Bachelor's Degree in
Accounting 5-7 years of experience in Non-Profit private/public
accounting. Some experience working with clients with annual
revenues up to $50 million or more preferred. Relevant professional
certification(s) preferred. Solicitation registration process
experience Possess an understanding of accounting principles and
concepts as well as Fund Accounting, cash flow reporting, and
Federal award knowledge. Experience with Grant agreements and
contracts Donor Database Experience preferred. Ability to build
productive cross-functional, collaborative working relationships
and team player. Experience working in a paperless environment
strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and relationship building
skills. Understanding of basic business skills and standard office
technology General and growing knowledge of firm products and
services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products
and services in other practice areas (tax and assurance) Working
Conditions: Regular office hours are generally 8am to 5pm Monday
through Friday. Overtime and weekends are required periodically to
meet the responsibilities of this role. Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: YHB - CPAs & Consultants, Chantilly , Accounting Consultant, Accounting, Auditing , Rockville, Virginia
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