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Senior Associate, Mid Market Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services

As a Senior Associate in our Mid Market Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services practice, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality accounting and advisory services to our clients. You will be a hands-on leader on engagements, responsible for executing complex accounting tasks, overseeing key client deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. This role is for a highly skilled and experienced professional who is ready to take on more responsibility, serve as a key point of contact for clients, and contribute to the strategic delivery of our services. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, leveraging your technical expertise to ensure client satisfaction and drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Execution : Lead the day-to-day execution of client accounting engagements, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time. This includes managing month-end close processes, complex reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Client Management : Serve as a primary point of contact for client teams, addressing questions, resolving issues, and providing proactive communication.

Technical Expertise : Apply a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to all work, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Process Leadership : Take ownership of key processes like Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R), identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.

Team Leadership & Mentoring : Coach and mentor junior associates, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback to support their professional development.

Problem-Solving & Analysis : Perform in-depth financial analysis and research to solve complex accounting issues and provide insights to managers and clients.

Advisory Support : Contribute to advisory projects, providing recommendations for business and process improvements based on your knowledge of client operations and industry trends.

Qualifications

Experience :

o 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting functions is required.

o Prior experience in public accounting or a consulting environment is a plus.

Education :

o Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

o CPA certification is preferred or in progress.

Skills :

o Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

o Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite, with proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Workday, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite) as a plus.

o Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both clients and internal team members.

o Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop solutions.

o Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience mentoring and reviewing the work of junior staff.