Client Accounting Consultant

Harding Shymanski & Company, PSC (www.hsccpa.com) is currently seeking an Client Accounting Consultant to serve multiple businesses in our client base in the areas of periodic (monthly, quarterly etc.) general ledger closing, financial statement preparation and various other accounting related functions. This role is generally performed in an on- site capacity at our clients’ location and will primarily serve our clients in the Evansville IN market. This position offers challenging assignments, an excellent salary and a generous benefits package.

This position is a full-time position, based out of our Evansville IN office location, with some expanded hours required during tax season.

Established in 1975, Harding Shymanski & Company, PSC has offices in Evansville, IN and Louisville, KY. Our core values of honesty and integrity, empowerment, leadership, harmony, quality and teamwork are reflected in the outstanding career opportunities that we provide our employees.

Job Duties:

• Reviewing client general ledger activity for proper recording of transactions and correcting client activity where necessary
• Prepare bank reconciliations for client accounts
• Posting journal entries for items such as accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, depreciation, amortization, and other entries that may be required based on the clients’ industry
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Preparation of interim compiled or management use only financial statements utilizing the clients accounting software
• Presenting financial results to management and business owners
• Assist management in budgeting and financial forecasting as requested
• Assist management and tax preparers with gathering financial data needed for ongoing tax planning purposes
• Occasional preparation of the following items while onsite: payroll tax returns including year end W-2’s, sales tax returns, business entity reports required by states, etc.
• Provide client support and assistance regarding accounting related items on an as needed basis
• Identify areas for improvement and efficiency in the clients’ accounting processes
• Be able to support the entire suite of QuickBooks accounting software applications and have the ability to operate in many different small business accounting software packages
• Identify and utilize technology, when possible, to streamline processes and procedures to be more efficient and effective

Requirements:

• 5 years of accounting experience with a wide range of prior responsibilities in the accounting profession as described in the job duties section
• Prior experience in both public and private accounting environments, preferably some mix of public accounting and private accounting OR all public at a smaller CPA firm
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• Quick books experience preferred and/or experienced in making actual accounting and bookkeeping entries
• Self-motivated and able to able to work very independently
• Capable and motivated to provide our clients with excellent and timely client service
• Capable of multitasking by managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Exhibit a professional image and effective oral/written communication skills with both clients and co-workers
• Be motivated to work as team member and to be able to build consensus to implement new ideas and procedures that are deemed necessary
• Be flexible and willing to work additional hours when required
• Effective communication with client accounting personnel is a critical success factor for this role
• Success in this role depends on the ability to coach others and elevate their capabilities.