Personnel-Partner-Equity Accounting Senior Associate

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Personnel-Partner-Equity Accounting Senior Associate with expertise in Workday Financials. This position will execute the Personnel-Partner-Equity accounting function within the National Office Internal Accounting team and will collaborate with and assist in the development of the Personnel-Partner-Equity Accounting Associate.

What You Will Do

• Understand, execute and analyze the accounting business processes for:
  
  
• Personnel Related Costs
  
  
• Employee Salaries
  
  
• Benefits
  
  
• Incentives & Bonuses
  
  
• Partner Related Costs
  
  
• Partner Payments
  
  
• Partner Receivables and Payable
  
  
• Partner Termination Benefits
  
  
• Work Closely with the Partner Matters Team
  
  
• Equity Transactions and Reconciliation
  
  
• Execute monthly close procedures for accounting business processes noted above and collaborate with Revenue - Cash - Facilities team on improvements and changes in the monthly close process.
  
  
• Prepare reconciliations and specific analysis for accounting business processes noted above.
  
  
• Assist in preparation of documentation to create standardized accounting procedures to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.
  
  
• Assist in design and implementation of account reconciliation applications in coordination with the overall Finance goal of automating reconciliations and using modern day apps for sign off and validation.
  
  
• Learn Forvis Mazars change management process and implement accordingly for practice structure changes, Workday dimension changes and merger/acquisition activity.
  
  
• Using firm resources, internal training and external training, establish appropriate use of AI agents to assist with accounting business processes noted above.
  
  
• Assist in preparation of budget information for certain accounting business processes on an annual basis in coordination with FP&A team and Managing Partners.
  
  
• Learn and maintain superior working knowledge of Workday business processes for the areas noted above.
  
  
• Configure, troubleshoot, and improve Workday accounting workflows and reporting tools.
  
  
• Develop and generate Workday financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to support leadership decision-making.
  
  
• Collaborate with Workday teams to test bi-annual release changes, new modules, and system enhancements.
  
  
• Collaborate with multiple teams to support Workday functionality and optimize workflows for efficient financial operations.
  
  
• Leverage the platform to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
  
  
• Recommend improvements to accounting operations, with a focus on automation.
  
  
• Provide training to accounting staff on Workday functionality and best practices.
  
  
• Foster a collaborative, client-focused culture within the accounting team while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive precision, agility, and informed business decisions.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  
• 3 years of relevant accounting experience with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant accounting experience
  
  
• Certified Public Accountant
  
  
• Hands-on Workday Financials experience, including projects and revenue recognition
  
  
  
  

New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 83,400

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 139,000