Accounting Advisory Services Associate

WHO WE ARE

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. 

As part of the Elliott Davis team, you’ll get hands-on experience working alongside some of the leading experts in the financial and consulting field while enjoying the freedom and autonomy to manage your career and positively impact the world.

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. The associate role serves as a critical part of the engagement team, providing a foundation for streamlined financial operations through accurate and organized input and maintenance financial records.

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.

This service line is fast-growing, and we are eager for you to join the team and help us continue to grow!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Financial record keeping: maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including supporting schedules and work papers, general ledgers, journals, and accounts payable/receivable
• Month-end closing activities: assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Financial reporting: assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
• Software proficiency: utilize accounting software and tools proficiently and contribute to system improvements and upgrades.
• Continuous improvement: identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Ad hoc projects: Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management, contributing accounting expertise and support.
• Communication: communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties, providing clear and concise financial information and assistance.
• Professional development: stay up to date on accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends through continuous learning and professional development activities.
• Expand your experience by working on various business structures in multiple industries.
• Collaborate with tax, audit, and various consulting teams to provide the best service to Elliott Davis customers.
• Mentor and train interns
• Leverage technology for increased efficiency
• Work with intelligent and innovative professionals who challenge you to grow and be your best self.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of customer accounting advisory experience
• A strong understanding of general ledger accounting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to:
  o    work quickly and accurately with significant attention to detail
  o    work both independently and collaboratively with a team
  o    take full ownership of your role in meeting deadlines, including working necessary hours to meet customer deadlines.
• Time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple tasks and customers at once
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and critical-thinking skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with customers

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

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.