Senior Accounting Consultant

Senior Accounting Consultant

Remote | $50–$100/hour Depending on Experience | Contract

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant to support a corporate, private equity-backed organization. This remote consulting opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly integrate into an established finance team, take ownership of key accounting functions, and help drive accurate, timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

- Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules

- Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reporting

- Research and resolve complex accounting and general ledger matters

- Support external audit requests and preparation of audit schedules

- Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and close efficiency

- Partner with finance leadership on accounting initiatives and special projects

- Support system implementations, integrations, accounting cleanup, and process improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

- Progressive accounting experience within a corporate environment

- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

- Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations

- Experience supporting audits and maintaining effective internal controls

- Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting system skills

- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and effectively partner with cross-functional stakeholders

- Experience within a private equity-backed, high-growth, or evolving corporate environment preferred

- CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred

- Experience with ERP implementations, M&A integration, or finance transformation initiatives is a plus

About Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing connects experienced professionals with organizations seeking specialized talent across accounting, finance, and other critical business functions. Our opportunities range from project-based and interim consulting engagements to direct-hire positions.

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