Accounting Advisory Senior

Elliot Davis - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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. The Accounting Advisory Services team members work in collaboration with partners in Tax, Consulting, and Audit regarding customers' accounting processes and reporting to facilitate decision making, risk management, profitability improvement, and achievement of strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist multiple engagement teams with various functions including month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger analysis, chart of account updates, month end reporting, discussions about financial results and metrics, process analysis and improvement implementation.
• Prepare and review work-papers and supporting schedules.
• Transactional bookkeeping.
• Accounting software efficiencies.
• Expand your experience by working on a variety of businesses structures in multiple industries.
• Collaborate with tax, audit, and various consulting teams to provide the best service to Elliott Davis customers.
• Mentor and train staff accountants and interns.
• Leverage technology for increased effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work with smart and innovative professionals, who challenge you to grow and be your best self.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, plus 3-5 years of accounting experience; and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A strong understanding of all aspects of financial statements and general ledger accounting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately with significant attention to detail, work both independently and collaboratively with a team, and take full ownership of customer deadlines and needs, including working necessary hours to meet customer deadlines.
• Time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple tasks and clients at once.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Your CPA or CMA certification, or progress towards certification.
• QuickBooks experience.
• Prior experience in public accounting or proven track record of handling high volume of deadlines and deliverables.
• Experience with or interest in working with customers in the healthcare space.

Benefits

• 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 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.