FAO, Senior Associate

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision care

Disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Other programs for well-being

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert’s FAO Senior Associate role focuses on delivering accounting services to middle-market clients, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, leveraging ERP systems to optimize processes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years of accounting experience, with strong analytical, communication, and detail-oriented skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities for multiple client engagements, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with established processes and internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other client accounting projects as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and internal team members to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Leverage accounting systems and technology to support efficient service delivery.
• Manage multiple client priorities while delivering high-quality client service.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Cherry Bekaert's Finance & Accounting Outsourcing practice is continuing to grow and is seeking experienced accounting professionals to join our team. As a Senior Associate, you will work with a variety of middle-market clients, helping deliver accounting, financial reporting, and operational accounting services while expanding your technical and client service skills in a collaborative environment.

As a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Senior Associate, you will:

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities for multiple client engagements, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and management reporting packages.

• Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with established processes and internal controls.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other client accounting projects as needed.

• Collaborate with clients and internal team members to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.

• Leverage accounting systems and technology to support efficient service delivery.

• Manage multiple client priorities while delivering high-quality client service.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

• annual bonus
• medical
• dental
• vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

Pay Range:

Pay from: $108,000 to $136,200

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Cherry Bekaert will not provideworksponsorship for this position.