Accounting Advisory Senior

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

As part of the Elliott Davis team, you will get hands-on experience working alongside some of the leading experts in the financial and consulting fields; enjoying the autonomy to shape your career while making a positive global impact.

Our Accounting Advisory Services team partners with customers to create opportunities for the future, providing outsourced accounting and CFO-level services, empowering decision-making through rigorous analysis of financial and operational data. As a Senior, you will help drive engagements, coordinating internal and external communications and delivering valuable insights to the customer. In addition, you will mentor and train Associates and Interns and leverage technology for increased effectiveness and efficiency.

The Accounting Advisory Services team members collaborate with partners in Tax, Consulting, and Audit regarding customers’ accounting processes and reporting to facilitate decision-making, risk management, profitability improvement, and achieving strategic objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

· Analyze general ledger accounts for errors, discrepancies, accruals and deferrals to ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition aligns with financial reporting standards

· Perform financial analysis to identify trends that would be valuable for management reporting

· Communicate with customers when analysis generates results outside of expectations

· Evaluate the allocation of expenses across departments or cost centers, identifying areas to improve cost allocation accuracy

· Prepare various ad hoc and monthly recurring reports and analyses for management

· Prepare, analyze, and/or review monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules

· Maintain clear communication with internal teams and customers to build trust and relationships

· Optimize workflows and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy

· Mentor associates and interns to foster growth and development

· Engage with businesses across various industries to strategize and achieve their goals

· Collaborate with Tax, Audit, and Consulting teams to deliver comprehensive customer service

· Work with innovative professionals who inspire personal growth and excellence

WHAT WILL YOU NEED

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

· 4+ years of accounting advisory experience (many of our team members have a background in both audit and industry)

· Strong understanding of financial statements and US GAAP

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to work quickly and accurately with significant attention to detail both independently and collaboratively within a team.

· Full ownership of meeting deadlines, including working necessary hours to meet expectations.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work well under deadline pressure

· Time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple tasks and clients simultaneously

· Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

· QuickBooks experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· 2+ years of audit experience

· A proven track record of handling a high volume of deadlines and deliverables

· CPA or CMA certification or progress toward certification

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We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.
 

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.