What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Consultant position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
KBW has partnered with an established, growing company seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide immediate support to its finance team during a period of transition. The organization is working to bring its accounting records up to date, strengthen processes, and prepare for year-end.
This is an opportunity for someone with strong hands-on accounting experience who can step in, assess current processes, and take ownership of the close based on their level of experience. This role could be a fit for a Senior Accountant ready to take on more responsibility or an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller.
Responsibilities
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This is an opportunity for someone with strong hands-on accounting experience who can step in, assess current processes, and take ownership of the close based on their level of experience. This role could be a fit for a Senior Accountant ready to take on more responsibility or an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller.
Responsibilities
- Assist with or lead the month-end close process and bring accounting records up to date.
- Review general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Oversee and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activities performed by existing accounting staff.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, outstanding items, and accounting cleanup needs.
- Support year-end preparation and related accounting activities.
- Assist with accounting software upgrades and process improvements.
- Partner with finance leadership to strengthen accounting procedures, reporting, and controls.
- Strong experience in general accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience reviewing accounting work and identifying areas requiring correction or improvement.
- Background in a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Controller-level role.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and make progress in an environment with outstanding accounting work.
- QuickBooks experience preferred
- Contract assignment with an immediate need and an anticipated start shortly after interviews.
- Potential to transition into a permanent Accounting Manager or Controller role.
- Flexible work arrangement, with some onsite presence expected initially.
- Compensation: Up to $55/hour, depending on experience.
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