Accounting Advisory Senior

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance (day one)

Paid time off & holidays

Flex Fridays

Parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

CPA exam bonus

Education assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Schneider Downs is seeking an Accounting Advisory Senior to join our growing Advisory Services practice in Columbus, Ohio. You will consult with clients on complex accounting and finance issues, develop detailed project plans, and deliver client-ready solutions across financial reporting, technical accounting, and post-merger integration.

This role embraces hybrid work with flexibility for remote collaboration within driving distance of our offices, and offers opportunities for coaching,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of experience in corporate or public accounting roles.
• CPA license eligibility.
• Proven track record delivering excellent client service on multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on challenges outside of comfort zone.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on complex accounting and finance issues including technical accounting, financial reporting, operations, and post-merger integration.
• Assist in development of detailed project plans to address client needs and expectations.
• Execute project plans and produce client deliverables.
• Conduct detailed research, testing procedures, and journal entries for technical accounting projects.
• Assist with day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement prep for outsourced projects.
• Support career development and training of staff.
• Build and sustain relationships with client executives and senior management.
• Explore use of AI tools to improve project efficiency.

Skills

Two years experience

CPA license eligibility

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one‑on‑one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Schneider Downs Accounting Advisory Services practice offers a variety of technical accounting advisory services, as well as outsourced accounting and finance advisory services, for every type of organization from small businesses that have limited resources, to large publicly-traded and privately-held companies who need technical expertise.

As an Accounting Advisory Senior, you will join our rapidly growing practice whose clients engage with us to help solve their complex accounting and finance challenges where no two projects will be the same. This requires you to think on your feet and think in unique and creative ways to develop answers to complex issues. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity for someone who will be a key member of this growing practice area.

Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. We are also open to individuals working remotely for this opportunity if they are within driving distance from our clients and offices. Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/52t4kshw

What You’ll Do

• Consult with clients on complex accounting and finance issues which may include, but are not limited to, technical accounting issues, financial reporting, operational accounting, buy-side or sell-side accounting assistance and post-merger integration
• Assist in development of detailed project plans to respond to our clients’ unique needs and expectations
• Execute project plans and create client deliverables
• Technical accounting advisory projects require detailed assessment, extensive research, detailed testing procedures, preparation of journal entries, and significant technical writing
• Outsourced accounting advisory projects require assisting clients with day-to-day accounting, month-end close, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, month-end financial statement preparation and other such corporate accounting responsibilities
• Some additional projects could include Accounting triage and audit preparation projects include cash to accrual conversions, general ledger adjustments for tax return and audit requirements, and implementing technical accounting standards for clients
• Participate in career development activities and technical training of staff
• Develop and sustain relationships with client executives and senior management
• Embrace ways to utilize AI tools to bring efficiencies to project execution
• Assist the management team in identifying areas for standardization for recurring projects

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related technical discipline
• Minimum of two years of experience, either working in corporate accounting or public accounting roles
• CPA license eligibility
• A proven track record of working on multiple projects simultaneously and delivering excellent client service
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• A willingness to learn and experience challenges outside of your comfort zone

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.