Accounting Consultant – Remote

About the position

Responsibilities
• Assist in monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Research and resolve account and transaction issues as needed.
• Serve as a resource to others within the Controllership, ensuring timely preparation of journal entries and deliverables.
• Review Shared Services ledger balances during close and investigate variances.
• Complete special projects as required.
• Communicate effectively with business partners including finance and key business individuals.
• Create process improvements including automation and centralization based on work experiences.
• Support the internal control structure around U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley by maintaining process documentation.
• Prepare quarterly income statement and balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
• Assist with testing of CDO operated controls as needed.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant accounting experience.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Solid understanding and practical application of U.S. GAAP.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience with general ledger/sub-ledger accounting applications.

Nice-to-haves
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA designation.
• Health care industry experience.
• Technical and functional skills necessary to prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
• Understanding of internal controls and experience with documenting processes.
• Solid analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle ad-hoc requests.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Blackline.

Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution