Accounting and Finance Consulting Senior Associate

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Location: Remote/Multiple Locations

RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus on general accounting. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing to name just a few.  Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

Responsibilities:

• Support the AFC team on various accounting projects.
• Participate in the full accounting cycle, including preparation of journal entries (revenue, accruals), data validation, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Execute the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and validating data to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all balance sheet account types.
• Understand and apply debits and credits, and post journal entries accurately to maintain the general ledger.
• Review and analyze financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets, to provide financial insights and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules and perform monthly reconciliations to maintain accurate asset records.
• Perform payroll accounting and perform related monthly reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations and internal controls.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze financial data and create detailed financial reports.
• Provide training and support to junior staff in the accounting department to ensure consistent application of accounting principles and professional development.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year, depending on client needs.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree.
• 2+ years of experience in a hands-on role involving full cycle accounting with solid experience in financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software packages.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and the month-end close process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Proven expertise in technical accounting subjects and advanced experience with accounting

software and technology tools.

Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting ti

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteris